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Shes a full term baby but there were complications during birth the cord were around her neck and poop while delivering. so im concern that baby is not latching on nipple and does not breastfeed well loosing weight what should i do?

Q: shes a full term baby but there were complications during birth the cord were around her neck and poop while delivering. so im concern that baby is not latching on nipple and does not breastfeed well loosing weight what should i do?

: Find a breastfeeding coach to assess and recommend methods for better latching/feeding. If weight loss continues consider supplementing after breast feeding.

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Find a breastfeeding coach to assess and recommend methods for better latching/feeding. If weight loss continues consider supplementing after breast feeding.

Answered 9/25/2023

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A member asked:

Shes a full term baby but there were complications during birth the cord were around her neck and poop while delivering. so im concern that baby is not latching on nipple and does not breastfeed well loosing weight what should i do?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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