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Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

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hi...my baby is 21 days old...I give him breast feed,but he can't suck properly... please advise

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EktaMom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hii. U can use breastpump to express breast milk and then give her. With the help of breast pump your nipple will become erected.

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is only 21 days of age if the baby is not sucking properly there can be launching problems like inverted nipple flat nipple are nipple size bigger for the baby

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Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi Mom Try to keep head up position while feeding Squeeze your nipple frequently Give adequate feeding Every two hours of intervals Wash hands often before touching your baby Burp well after every feeding Take a good care Wash your hands often Give ultra D3 drops and calcium supplements

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