Patient's question:
The baby was born this year. He should have been breastfed, but my milk has never been enough. I am really anxious. I bought formula for him, but he won’t drink a drop. Sometimes when the child is hungry, he cries, and when I give him formula, he refuses to drink it. Whenever I see this situation, I get stomach cramps, and when I get stomach cramps, my milk production decreases even more.What kind of assistance I need: Hello doctor, what should I do if the baby won’t drink formula?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is recommended to breastfeed newborn babies. If there is no breast milk, you can cook some pork trotters or something similar to support milk production. If it still doesn't work, give the child more water and choose a formula that suits the baby. Identify the main reason why the baby refuses to drink formula and check if there are any issues with the baby's feet. Be patient and use formula to feed the baby, allowing them to gradually get used to it. If other situations arise, seek medical help as soon as possible to identify the cause and receive treatment.