My daughter was in nicu after birth. There She was fed with formula with the help of a spoon.Now she is not latching on breast milk.So I started with a bottle.But still I want her to breastfeed but she is rejecting and not latching at all .How to make her latch?

1 Answer

NikithaMom of a 10 yr 10 m old boy4 weeks ago

A. hello u can try to use nipple shield from babyhug to feed the baby n any concern then is better to check ur doctor n she will guide u accordingly n safe too

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