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Mom of a 2 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

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my baby is one month old.he is not able to latch properly for breastfeeding... can I get guidance

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ExpertSHRUTI KANCHANLactation Educator and Counselor2 years ago

A. Congratulations on your new addition to the family! It's perfectly normal for your baby to struggle with latching in the beginning. Don't worry, you can definitely receive guidance to help both you and the baby to have a successful and comfortable experience with breastfeeding. Seek advice from a lactation expert, your pediatrician, or nursing support group. Keep trying and don't get discouraged. You got this! Ensure that baby has a deep latch and mouth alignment is like a sucker fish and baby is effectively suckling and swallowing. To encourage the baby to open mouth wide rub your nipples from the tip of the baby's nose to the bottom of the baby's chin do it repeatedly until the child opens the mouth wide and once the child does open the mouth wide - Cup your breasts on a c shape and gently insert within the baby's mouth. Ensure major portion of areola is within the baby's mouth.

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom some babies take time to get used to it make sure their is skin to skin contact that is very much essential and benefical other is massage your breast well and see that the nipples are well formed for the baby to hold on well

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