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My wife has so much hard time getting milk out for my newborn son. we have to use formula milk for the baby so he doesn't loos weight. is that normal?
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Breast feeding: It could be that your infant isn't latching on properly. It might be helpful to ask a lactation consultant to help her out.
Answered 3/24/2014
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