What to do if your baby doesn’t want to suckle at the breast

The baby does not want to breastfeed if it is caused by disease, go to the hospital. If into the anorexia, to divert the baby’s attention, if it is not enough milk, pregnant mothers to strengthen the nutrition. 1. Disease: the baby does not want to eat breast milk, may be due to physical discomfort, such as colds, gastroenteritis, etc., to actively go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor targeted medication. In addition parents can take the principle of small meals to ensure the baby’s nutritional intake. 2. Anorexia: The baby is not willing to eat breast milk, may also be into the anorexia. As the baby grows and becomes curious about the outside world, he or she will not concentrate on breastfeeding. It is recommended that the mother can wait until the baby is hungry to breastfeed, and when breastfeeding, choose a quiet environment to avoid diverting the baby’s attention. 3. Insufficient milk secretion: Due to insufficient milk secretion of the mother, the baby sucks the milk more laborious, resulting in the baby is not willing to eat breast milk. At this time, the mother should consume more high-protein food, strengthen the nutrition, and promote milk secretion. The baby’s reluctance to breastfeed may also be related to other reasons, you can go to the hospital to clarify the cause and standardize the treatment.