{"id":"408d437f14c9ae00d8fd0eb5f2f2b718","slug":"why-does-my-2-week-old-baby-only-want-to-nurse-from-one-breast-and-refuse-the-other-side","question":"Why does my 2-week-old baby only want to nurse from one breast and refuse the other side?","answer":"A 2-week-old's preference for one breast is usually a positioning or comfort issue rather than a problem with the breast itself. Babies at this age are still learning to latch, and if one side feels easier to feed from—perhaps because of how you're holding them, the angle of approach, or subtle differences in how the breast fits their mouth—they'll naturally gravitate toward it. The research suggests that milk transfer depends heavily on the right mouth seal and breast contact, which happens when you and your baby are stable and aligned, so small shifts in positioning between sides can make a real difference in how willing they are to nurse.\n\nSince latch problems are the most common breastfeeding challenge in these early weeks and they're very treatable, it's worth having a lactation consultant observe a feed on both sides. They can spot positioning tweaks that make the reluctant side feel more comfortable for your baby. In the meantime, offering the preferred breast first (when your baby is most alert and motivated) and then trying the other side once they've fed can sometimes help—though a lactation consultant will have much more targeted strategies for your specific situation.","sources":"[]","thread_json":null,"topic":"breastfeeding","view_count":0,"created_at":"2026-09-06T00:01:12.322Z"}