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Originally Posted by Sunnie  No Don't take him from mom. She will be tramatized. She is doing fine, but it really is important to get him to nurse. The colstrum is extremely important for a new baby. If you dont have nutrical or karo syrup, try anything sweet to place on his tongue then he will start sucking.. Have you checked for cleft palet? |
No, but I did. Top of his mouth looks fine. We did get suction! LOL He didn't hold on very well and I had to hold him but he did get to nurse. Jewel wasn't too happy being held down but after a few minutes she seemed to relax into it. Sylvia