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Why is my 5 month old baby refuses to take right side of my breast when i try to nurse?
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Breast refusal: Hello Abeer, this is actually quite common, and there's a number of possible reasons. Your baby may just be more comfortable on one side; there could be a sore inside your baby's mouth, a blocked nostril, or ear infection, and sometimes milk can taste slightly different in one breast. First consult your pediatrician or midwife, and then try some of the strategies listed below. Hope this helpful.
Answered 9/20/2016
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