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Low milk supply
I have 16 days old baby and not getting enough milk to feed her.I will get drop by drop if I squeeze the breast.
However I will feed baby 15 mins each side..even after drinking for 15 mins she will cry..we have to give supplements to reduce her hunger.after my breast feed she will drink 30to 50 ml of other milk
Should I stop feeding supplements.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
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12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Till the age of 6 months you shouldn't give the baby anything apart from the breast milk.
Instead of giving any supplements, get yourself and your baby checked out.
Consult a pediatrician in person for further evaluation and management.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore
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