You’re not doing anything wrong if feeding your baby is challenging: “natural” doesn’t always come easy. Below, we will feature the most common infant feeding problems with troubleshooting tips. Note: These are general guidelines rooted in best practices. For medical advice, always consult your doctor.

Problem: Your baby is not latching properly.

Solution: First, make sure that you are positioned correctly. You should be sitting or lying in a comfortable position, and your baby should be facing you. Second, ensure your baby's mouth is wide open before offering the breast. Finally, you can try different holds to see what works best for you and your baby.

Problem: You are worried that your baby is not getting enough milk.

Solution: To check if your baby is getting enough milk, you can weigh them before and after a feeding to see how much milk they are taking in. Second, you can look for wet diapers and regular bowel movements, which are positive signs of milk intake.

If you observe concerns, talk to your doctor and ask for a referral for a lactation consultant They can help you assess your baby's feeding and growth and suggest increasing your milk supply.

Problem: Your baby is spitting up a lot.

Solution: Try keeping them upright for at least 30 minutes after feedings. Otherwise, spitting up is normal and doesn’t usually warrant a “fix,” but you can approach your doctor with concerns about excessive, forceful, or abnormal spit-up.

Problem: Your baby is gassy.

Solution: You can try burping your baby frequently during feedings, and you can also try giving them a massage or bicycle kicks.

These are just a few of the most common feeding problems.