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Why won't my baby nurse?
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Many possibilities: There are physical baby issues, mom physical issues, social issues, environmental issues - many possible reasons why babies might have difficulty nursing. See your pediatrician and/or breastfeeding consultant asap.
Answered 6/10/2015
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See specialist: Babies can have problems nursing for many reasons: difficulty latching on, inverted nipples, difficulty sucking eg cleft palate, etc. This cannot be answered without a good evaluation of both you and your baby. Good luck.
Answered 7/17/2014
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