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How To Make Infant Suck Breast Milk Properly? Started Taking Lactogen 1 As Breast Milk Not Sufficient

I just delivered Baby boy and 5 days old. As I have no sufficient breastmilk and the baby is not sucking properly.. I have statrted giving Lactogen1 and he is taking... Pls advise how to make him to suck properly.. Pls help me.
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Sat, 21 Dec 2013
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
Hi,



5 days period is too early to put on formula.


Keep trying for breast feeds.


Let your obstetrician or lady pediatrician see whether you have retracted nipples .



Put the baby on your breast in a comfortable position,,let him root for the nipple .

You can find some help in the net or hands on from some elders in the family or even your delivery doctor or nurse can show you the proper way to feed.


But don't give up so soon!


God bless



Dr Uma





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How To Make Infant Suck Breast Milk Properly? Started Taking Lactogen 1 As Breast Milk Not Sufficient

Hi, 5 days period is too early to put on formula. Keep trying for breast feeds. Let your obstetrician or lady pediatrician see whether you have retracted nipples . Put the baby on your breast in a comfortable position,,let him root for the nipple . You can find some help in the net or hands on from some elders in the family or even your delivery doctor or nurse can show you the proper way to feed. But don t give up so soon! God bless Dr Uma