The nurses said everything was normal. My baby had been delivered safely, cried loudly, and scored well on all the checks. Yet the moment I tried to breastfeed, something felt wrong. My baby cried uncontrollably, turned away from me, and refused to latch no matter how patient I was. Hours turned into days, and the situation didn’t change.
Relatives dismissed my worry, saying some babies are just stubborn. Others suggested formula and told me to rest. But deep inside, I felt an unfamiliar distance between me and my own child.…CONTINUE READING