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Mom of a 4 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

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Hi, my baby is 26 days old. i am not able to breastfeed him directly as he doesn't open his mouth widely. only sucks the nipple. i have tried every position. nothing works. please help

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DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is newborn just 26 days old and he doesn’t suck properly and he is hungry so if your breast nipples are small or inverted or flat

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. you should see that your baby's mouth is completely open before latching on your area and nipple both otherwise nipple sucking will continue make a baby cry a little off before latching

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