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Mom of a 8 yr 2 m old girl8 years ago

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my baby is not sucking breast . suggest me Silicone nipple shield is useful for me or not.

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ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist8 years ago

A. , baby will take time to learn how to latch on nipple. also babies get used to the feeding habits over time. you can express your breast milk and feed yput baby. also continue offering breast whenever you feel baby is hungry. this will help in improving is feeding techniques. do keep on expressing breast milk or supply will go down as it depends on baby's demand.

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