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Mom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago
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Hello Doctor. My baby boy is 3 month and 1 week old. He gets fussy and cry when initiate for breastfeed and pulls away from it. At the sametime ge want to stand up and then put his finger in mouth as if he is hungry. But again if i let him sleep in my lap and try to feed he does same and doesn’t be ready to be breastfeed. What should I do to get him encourage for breastfeed.

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago
A. hi your baby is 3 months old now if you also give bottle feed then avoid it as it cause nipple confusion.you can manually express few drops of milk in baby's mouth so he starts sucking well
RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl4 years ago
A. Maam Breastfeeding is not the only option that you are having as a mother so you know breast pumps are available in the market for your convenience only maybe your child is having some issue taking the feed directly from your breast so why don’t you pump it and try to give it with the help of a bottle just try it at least you will come to know if there is an issue you will probably have a clarity
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