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2021-02-21 11:44:28
Hello doctor, My baby is 20 days old, Doctor advised me for formula milk of 30-50 ml along with breast feed for 15 mins When I express milk..I'm able to get 25 to 30 ml in 15-20 mins. Kindly let me know if I still have to express and feed.? Is direct breastfeeding not sufficient for baby? My baby doesn't look satisfied even after 45 mins of Feed. Does that mean my milk supply is low of Baby is not able to suck well/? Also let me know how long should demand feeding last for? I need help as I don't want to continue formula feeding or expressed milk feeding.
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Breastfeeding is the best feeding to be given to baby upto 6months. There is no need to supplement with formula if the baby is feeding directly from breast.
Next Steps
You can consult IBCLC /Lactation Consultant for a complete guidance on your queries regarding expresion and exclusive breastfeeding with stopping of formula.
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Consult Online. We get good results when the baby is young.

Answered2021-02-22 06:57:26

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Hi, Stop formula feeds and feed the baby directly for 20-30 minutes every 2 Nd hrly, Burp the baby after every feed for 20 min
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Have a healthy diet and take plenty of fluids/ water to increase your milk.

Answered2021-02-21 11:49:25

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