Patient's question:
On the fourth day after the baby was born, he wouldn't suck the mother's nipple but only the longer nipple teat. There was no choice but to use breast pads or a breast pump to express the milk and feed him with a bottle. The doctor said the mother's nipples were still in good condition, but the baby just couldn't latch on. When offered the nipple, he kept searching but couldn't find it and then started crying. What can be done to get the baby to suck the mother's nipple directly?Doctor's answer:
In this situation, the mom needs to pinch the areola while breastfeeding and try to fit the nipple along with the entire areola into the baby's mouth. At the same time, the baby should be positioned semi-reclined, chest-to-chest with the mom, and belly-to-belly. If the baby starts crying, don't hurry—be patient and focus on helping the baby latch onto the nipple. Don't immediately switch to a bottle every time the baby cries. Generally, after 1-2 days, the baby will recover and start latching again.After breastfeeding, it's important to remember to have the baby sit upright on the mom's shoulder and burp them. At this time, be careful to support the baby's neck to prevent them from spitting up. I hope this helps.
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