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I have had a breast reduction if i am unable to breast feed due to not having milk is it ok if i can get my baby to latch just to latch?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Skin to skin: the skin to skin contact is very important so that is ok

Dr Rothstein and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2014

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