Hello.. my baby was in nicu for 5 day as he was premature .. he was not taking my breast milk so I gave express and gave him ... today he 1 month and 10 days I started using nipple sheid..he taking from nipple sheid but take allot of time ..!! Is that ok and what the next step should I take so that he take milk directly

1 Answer

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. the baby is about 2.5 kg is off where you should directly give breastfeeding to the baby in a correct position and gradually you will have proper breast milk as the baby will start sucking

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