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Big Spitup
Cluster Feeding
Clogged Duct
Little Hands
Unwanted Advice Hungry in Public
Tongue Tie
Sore Nipples
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Big Spitup

Your baby just finished nursing when a large amount of milk comes back up and spills down your shirt . Baby does not seem distressed .

Cluster Feeding

Your baby wants to feed every hour or even more often all afternoon , then sleeps all evening .
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Clogged Duct

Your left breast has a firm area just under your arm pit that is a little sore .

Little Hands

Your baby always seems to get their hands in the way when trying to latch .

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Unwanted Advice Hungry in Public

Your mother insists baby needs to be given a bottle so she can help with feedings and you can rest .
You are out shopping and your baby is beginning to signal that they are getting hungry ( sucking on fist , squirming , and starting to fuss ).
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Tongue Tie

When baby cries , you notice their tongue looks like a heart . You have also noticed that baby gets frustrated at the breast and it hurts when they latch .

Sore Nipples

Four days after birth your nipples are sore and it is painful to latch at first . The pain subsides after a few minutes of feeding .
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