hello..delivered baby last week but due to my nipple shape baby is not sucking properly...I have to use nipple shield to feed baby..please suggest if there is any harm in doing this and what to do if baby is not tak8ng my milk without using nipple shield. thanks
Chaula Pathak
16 Feb 2017
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Sonia Gupta
don't gv up..gv as much feeding time as possible.. sum babies to time to catch up
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16 Feb 2017
Sheeba Vijesh
Hi, i also had this problem and baby would cry with frustration, but I kept trying and both of us learnt the 'art' of bf. It has been a most satisfying journey for the baby and me...
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16 Feb 2017
sujal revankar
I also had same problem .dr.suggested not to use nipple sheild bcoz its made up with plastics.first u try to feed directly, if cries too much then only use nipple sheild.my baby left it ( nipple sheild) completely within 4 to 5 days.
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16 Feb 2017
Anusha Purohit
i also had this prob in the initial week as my nipple was flat, dont give up r use anything as sonali mam suggested use v shape with fingers for baby to latch on properly they ll take time to learn
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16 Feb 2017
Sonali Shivlani
Babies do find it a little difficult to latch with a flat or inverted nipple. Support the breast and also use a V shape with your fingers to help form a nipple. You may need to hold this all thru a feeding. You can also see a Lactation specialist for help. The challenge with nipple shield is sterilising before every use and also baby gets used to it and hence may refuse to take the breast.
Sonia Gupta
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16 Feb 2017