Patient's question:
The baby only eats from one side, and the other side hasn't been fed for half a year. Even if forced, he won't eat it. Does it affect the breast milk if the baby only eats from one side?Doctor's answer:
Need to feed from both sides, otherwise it is easy to cause asymmetry in breast size. If the mother is left-handed or right-handed, she will find it easier to place the baby on this side than the other side, and the baby will also feel more comfortable lying on this side. Additionally, if the mother has asymmetrical breasts, has internal issues, or other conditions, it may cause the baby to only feed from one side. If the reason is due to the baby, it could be that the baby has an ear infection or nasal congestion, and feeding on the affected side would be painful and uncomfortable.