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Breast feeding inadequate
My baby is 2 months old. I'm having flat nipples. He is not latching properly. Also my milk supply is not adequate. Don't want to give formula feeds. Please suggest me what to do.
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Don’t worry
You can try breast pump and see if it helps with your nipples.
Please consult for further discussion
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Use silicon nipple shield
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
If it's a inverted nipple you can get it corrected and you take a lactation consultant opinion
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. T Meena
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Use a nipple puller that will evert the nipple and then try to latch on the baby. You can also use breast pump.
Drink more fluids
Stay hydrated
Try to sleep when baby sleeps
Eat healthy diet
Galactogogues will increase your milk supply like garlic, yeast and moringa
You can also take tablets
Try different positions to feed the baby
Consult for further if you are having doubts
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Incase of retracted nipple you can use breast pump and feed the baby .
Continue to latch baby .
You can use gakactogouge to increase breast milk.
Consult please
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