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Is there a guarantee way to make ensure i breastfeed baby? why would baby not want breast? is it just up to me to enforce? will i have milk for sure?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breast feeding: A big reason that babies reject the breast is because the baby can't latch on to you properly.Seek help from a milk consultant.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 4/8/2014

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A member asked:

Is there a guarantee way to make ensure i breastfeed baby? why would baby not want breast? is it just up to me to enforce? will i have milk for sure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Fried agreed

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