What to do if premature babies don't suck breast milk

For premature babies, if they do not suck breast milk after birth, parents will be very anxious. The baby is a premature baby and his physical constitution is relatively poor. If there is a feeding problem, it will lead to a vicious circle. Therefore, it is necessary to let the child eat breast milk in time. There are certain tips here, such as letting the child get used to the taste of breast milk, etc. Let's take a look at this aspect.

What to do if premature babies don't suck breast milk

1. First, use a breast pump to suck out the breast milk and feed the baby in a bottle to let the baby get used to the taste of breast milk. Make sure to feed your baby when your breasts are not too full, and give priority to the milk in the mother's body when feeding.

2. Feed your baby with a pacifier that feels similar to your mother's nipple. Try to swap the nipple with your mother's nipple when your baby is not paying attention, so that your baby can get used to sucking your mother's nipple.

3. You can try to feed your baby when he is drowsy or asleep. Many babies who do not want to drink milk when they are awake will not refuse breast milk when they are sleepy or asleep.

4. Have the correct breast-feeding posture: align the baby's face completely with the nipple, turn the body completely to the side, make sure the baby's mouth covers most of the areola, the chin is close to the breast, the lower areola is covered more than the upper one, and the lower lip is completely turned over and attached to the chin.

What are the reasons for not breastfeeding?

1. When the mother's breasts are swollen and hard, the newborn cannot suck. At this time, you can apply a hot towel to squeeze out some milk and soften the breasts.

2. When newborns suffer from certain diseases, such as digestive tract diseases, they will have varying degrees of aversion to sucking.

3. When a newborn baby has a blocked nose, he has to breathe through his mouth. If he sucks milk, it will inevitably hinder his breathing, and he often gives up as soon as he starts to suck the nipple.

When newborns have an oral infection, they may be afraid to breastfeed because of the pain. The oral mucosa of newborns is tender, secretes little fluid, and the mouth is relatively dry. In addition, improper wiping of the mouth often causes infection.

1. If it is a premature baby, because its body functions are not yet fully developed, its sucking ability is poor, and it may even have difficulty swallowing. It often holds the nipple in its mouth without sucking or stops sucking after a short while.

Generally speaking, babies should be fed with breast milk from birth, so if the mother finds that the baby has not been fed with breast milk, she can directly ask the obstetrician. The doctor is experienced and can better assist the mother in breastfeeding. At the same time, he can find the cause and help the mother solve the problem more quickly. So moms don't have to worry.