Regarding formula milk

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Asked for Female, 34 Years

Hi, I have 3 month old baby girl.. Currently i am breastfeeding her. But since few days, I am not getting enough milk. Can I give formula milk along with breast milk? Pl suggest which formula milk i have to use. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Anuja Bharti

Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Chennai

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Hello. Ideally breastfeeding is the best milk for your baby and should be continued exclusively for 6 months of age. The more the baby suck on your breast, better will be breastmilk output. So, please try to continue with your breastfeed every 2-3 hourly .

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Dr. Brindha. V Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Erode · Accepted Answer

Dr. Brindha. V

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Erode

Congrats for you are giving the best gift to your baby, the breast milk If the baby is gaining weight adequately, voiding urine 6 to 8 times per day, active, continue exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age You also take adequate rest, and plenty of fluids, in the form of milk , juices etc Take iron and calcium supplements No need for anything else