What should I do if my baby only drinks milk from one side?

Babies are quite dependent on breast milk, which is the most important source of nutrition before the baby is one year old and the basic food for the baby's growth. Therefore, mothers must always pay attention to changes in breast milk to prevent various problems that are not conducive to milk secretion. Some babies will make their mothers anxious when they are breastfeeding. For example, what should they do if the baby only drinks milk from one side? Let’s take a look at the explanation below. I hope mothers who encounter this problem will understand it.

1. From the beginning of breastfeeding, the mother should insist on switching between the two sides, such as switching every 5 minutes.

2. If you suspect that pain somewhere in your baby's body is the problem, use a pillow or ball under your baby's body to prevent your baby from lying on one side.

3. If the mother's nipple on one side is sunken and difficult to suck out milk, or if one side of the breast has mastitis, etc. Then it takes time to resolve the problem. However, during this period, the mother needs to use a breast pump to suck out the milk to maintain the lactation function of this side of the milk.

4. Find a quiet place to feed, observe the baby's subtle "speech", and respond promptly. Caressing, singing, or talking to your baby can also reduce your baby's discomfort.

5. Hold your baby for a while before feeding and let his head rest on the breast he doesn't like. Mommy talks and plays with him, and when he is distracted and not on guard, she quietly inserts the nipple into his mouth. Over time, the baby will get used to it.

6. If it is caused by milk asymmetry, the mother can suck out the milk from the side with less milk secretion to maintain normal lactation function. At the same time, let the baby suck to keep the mammary glands unobstructed. The breast with less milk production needs more feeding from the baby.

7. Let your baby eat from the side with less milk when he is hungry. The more he eats, the more milk he will produce. At this time, the baby is very hungry and has a strong sucking force, which stimulates the breast strongly, so the milk secretion of the breast with less milk will gradually increase.

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