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Guardian of a 4 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

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Hi sir, my son is unable to drink milk through nipple. please suggest something.

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 9 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. If your newborn can't latch on correctly because your nipples don't protrude from your breast, try pumping for a minute or two before you begin breastfeeding. The suction of a breast pump will sometimes draw out and lengthen the nipples enough for your child to latch on.

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