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My 9-week-old baby has a shallow latch. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am having trouble with my 9-week baby having a shallow latch causing painful nipples. I gave birth with a c-section and at the beginning she would not latch without a nipple shield. We were finally able to get rid of the shield at 6 weeks but now I have the feeling that the latch is g... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I really appreciate your efforts to breastfeed the baby. Often, the mother has difficulty letting the baby latch to the breast properly. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. For a baby to latch properly, the baby sh... Read Full »
How can I increase my milk supply?
Query: Hi doctor, My 2-month-old baby is formula fed and does not latch on my breast. I tried pumping breast milk and got only 30 ml per session. What should I do to increase my milk supply? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you some tips you can consider: 1. Frequent Nursing or Pumping: Breast milk production works on a supply-and-demand basis. The more you nurse or pump, the more signals your body receives to produce milk. Aim for at least eight to tw... Read Full »