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For my one month old baby i'm placing my nipple with areola to his mouth for feeding from the first day.is this a correct way?

Q: for my one month old baby i'm placing my nipple with areola to his mouth for feeding from the first day.is this a correct way?

: As long as your baby satisfies with the feeding then you are doing correctly. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

As long as your baby satisfies with the feeding then you are doing correctly. Take care.

Answered 6/2/2023

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breastfeeding can be assessed by number of wet diapers, baby's weight and general condition. If your baby is growing and gaining weight, then your method is working fine.

Answered 6/7/2023

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A member asked:

For my one month old baby i'm placing my nipple with areola to his mouth for feeding from the first day.is this a correct way?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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