What to do if your baby does not want nurse?

If your baby does not want to nurse, there are a few things you can do to encourage them.

1. Positioning: Make sure your baby is in a comfortable position for nursing. This means their head is supported, their body is close to yours, and their mouth is able to reach your nipple.

2. Latch: Make sure your baby is latching on correctly. This means their mouth is open wide, their lower lip is covering their bottom gum, and their nose is free to breathe.

3. Paced Feeding: If your baby is refusing to nurse, try paced feeding. This means you will let your baby take short, shallow sucks before allowing them to take a deeper suck. This can help to reduce the amount of air your baby swallows and make nursing more comfortable for them.

4. Let Your Baby Set the Pace: Don't try to force your baby to nurse more than they want. If they start to fuss or pull away, let them go. Nursing should be a positive experience for both you and your baby.

5. Offer Your Baby the Breast Frequently: Even if your baby isn't nursing well, offer them the breast frequently. This will help to keep your milk supply up and may eventually encourage your baby to nurse more.

6. Avoid Bottle Feeding: If your baby is refusing to nurse, avoid giving them a bottle. This will only make the problem worse. If you need to supplement your baby's feeding, you can use a cup or a syringe.

7. Talk to Your Doctor: If your baby is consistently refusing to nurse, talk to your doctor. There may be an underlying medical condition that is causing the problem.

Here are some additional tips that may help to encourage your baby to nurse:

* Hold your baby close and talk to them in a soothing voice.

* Try nursing in a different environment.

* Offer your baby the breast when they are calm and relaxed.

* Avoid using pacifiers or bottles.

* Be patient and persistent. It may take time for your baby to learn to nurse effectively.