Patient's question:
The baby is six days old;; Initially, since the mother didn't have milk, she fed him with formula; But now that the mother has milk, the baby refuses to suckle. What should I do?Previous treatment and outcomes: It seems like he rejects the nipple;; Later, we tried placing the nipple from the bottle on the mother's breast to feed him;; But it appears he isn't getting enough; And we're worried that this might be harmful to the mother. What kind of help is desired: How can we get the baby to breastfeed directly?
Doctor's answer:
The child may have developed spleen deficiency due to stomach upset. You can check if the child's tongue is very thick and white; if so, it indicates stomach upset.Recommendations: You can use some fire-clearing and spleen-strengthening traditional Chinese medicine to regulate the child's condition. Additionally, feeding the child should be on a fixed schedule and in appropriate amounts—do not give the child as much as they can eat, as overeating can lead to indigestion and stomach upset.
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