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Guardian of a 2 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

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hello my baby is 1 week old and he is not able to breastfeed properly ..he is struggling with nipples while trying to suck and cry ..and on other hand comfortable with spoon and formula feed

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. That means there is some problem with your nipple only either they are flat or you are feeding speed is not good as in the flow of the milk isn’t much good which is why your child is facing this problem so you can check with a lactation specialist if you want to

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