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# Dorie Meek: Advice for a nursing mom unsure about switching sides
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/dear-dorie-20060523/
- Published: 2006-05-23T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T00:04:49.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Dorie Meek*

Nipping feeding concerns in bud Dear Dorie, I’m breast-feeding my two-month old and I’m not sure he’s ever getting to the “hind” milk before switching sides. Should I force him to continue on that side even when it feels empty, just in case? Should I switch him back and forth at different feedings and walk around lop-sided? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Milk Momma Dear Momma, I was just having a conversation with another breast-feeding mom about this very same subject — small world full of great moms. These are very good questions and very typical scenarios. As I’m not a lactation consultant, I’m going to refer you to La Leche League. This is a national organization that promotes breast-feeding and the health and well-being of all mothers. They provide access to support groups, lactation consultants and various other informational items you may need. Their website is www.lalecheleague.org, and your local chapter may have its own website as well.

Until you can get to that, my personal opinion about switching is: Let your body do the talking. There are feedings where you know for a fact that you will not make it a few more hours without switching sides (pain, leaking, etc.) You may have experienced this already. In those cases, rotate when it feels right. Trust your instincts and good luck.

Dorie (Dorie Meek is director of the Infant & Family Support Program. Meek answers questions concerning children ages birth to 5 years old. Submit your questions to “Dear Dorie” at, or call (310) 452-6132; fax (310) 452-6392)

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 23, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/052306.pdf?ref=smdp.com)