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Mom of a 2 yr 2 m old boy2 years ago

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my baby is preterm so initially we used to pump brestmilk and spoon feed now he is slowly trying to Brestfeed and he is sucking milk only for 10 to 15 mints but after that if I give bottle feed he is drinking milk again why he is not completely on Brestfeed ?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear mum if you continue to bottle feed then there is nipple confusion which affects successful breastfeeding also it is easier to suck milk from a bottle while it takes more effort to breastfeed so baby begins to prefer bottle you can take help from lactation consultant who can guide you

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