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Low milk supply
Hello doctor,
I am a mother of a three months old girl. My milk supply is low since starting but now it has drastically reduced.
Before every formula, I feed my baby, she latches properly, I even tried pumping several times but only approx 100 ml comes out in whole day.
Taking proper diet including milk, fruits, dry fruits with lactare capsule three times a day but of no use. I visited two-three gynaecologist but they say be positive.
Doctor, I have followed everything religiously but now three months have passed and my baby is 95% dependent on top feed.
Still three months are left to start the food that means if milk supply does not increase, I have to again give her formula which is not good for the baby.
I feel guilty and it causes me a lot of upset.
Please guide.
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How do you feed formula...by bottle?
That might cause nipple confusion and he may not take breast.
What pump are you using...is it electric? U need to pump frequently to increase output.
Emptying of breast leads to filling again..
You will have to put on great hard work to breastfeed again... whatever little supply you get is boon for your baby.
But don't feel guilty... formula is not bad...it is giving all the necessary nutrients for your baby.
Go to my articles on breastfeeding for full information...
https://www.familygynaec.com/post/breastfeeding-myths-and-facts-for-to-be-and-new-moms-happy-feeding
https://www.familygynaec.com/post/breast-feeding-simplified
https://www.familygynaec.com/post/breastfeeding-basics-good-positioning-of-baby
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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale
Infertility Specialist
20 yrs exp
Pune
At present as alredy your baby is on top feed, better to be on that, as after 3 months it's almost impossible to increase milk supply as per baby need, no need to be guilty, if baby weight is not increasing start proper weaning from 4 th month itself and take help of paediatrician.. Continue breast feeding as far as possible and use wati and spoon for baby feeding and not the bottles....
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