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Formula milk
Hello doctor, my baby is 2 months old. im getting breast milk but it is not sufficient for him. He is asking for every 1 n half hour. so my milk production is becoming very low at the end of the day. My query is can i go for formula milk and breast milk alternatively( one time breast milk and next time formula milk )? if yes, which brand can i go for? pls suggest
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I think hour feeding is adequate. Don't go for formula feed as far as possible. Monitor weight gain, urine output. No top feeds and no bottle feeds - never
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monitor weight gain and urine output. if baby passes good flow of clear urine atleast 2 to 4 hourly. I think it's ok.
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continue breast feeding only .
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U have two choices ma..
1st you can take medicine for increasing breastmilk secretions.
2nd U can go with formula feeds.
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My advise would be the 1st one.
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You should monitor weight if baby is gaining good weight on exclusive BF then BM is sufficient for baby...
Recheck latching position for better attachment and BF...
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you can use any stage 1 formula powder if BM is insufficient...
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consult online if needed...
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
If weight gain is adequate then continue breastfeeding.
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Can take lactare granules after consulting doctor
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keep formula feed as last option.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Is the baby gaining weight adequately.
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If baby is active and gaining weight adequately,
Nothing to worry
You can take Lactare granules to increase breast milk
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