Is it true that baby doesn't latch after bottle feed?

Hi mummies. Husband sort of strongly insist that I must always latch my baby in future (Edd Jan 2020 & I know its still early). Being a first time mum, I was trying to explain to him that I need my rest too during confinement & I suggest that I can pump out so that he or family can help with bottle feed. However husband heard from his friends that baby doesn't like to latch/refused nipple after bottle feed, is it true?

Pris Chung

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There could be a risk of nipple confusion since the bottle will slowly drip out the milk, baby might not learn how to suck properly. So once latched baby will not suck but only wait for milk to come. Some bottles and teats like Medela Calma claims it won't cause such problem so you can try that, otherwise you can feed by syringe or cup to be safe. Nurses in the hospital or lactation consultant will help you with that.

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