Patient's question:
The baby is now 55 days old. When the baby was 30 days old, I was hospitalized for more than ten days and could not breastfeed. I used a breast pump to express milk, and the baby also drank formula. When I was discharged, my milk supply decreased, so we are now doing mixed feeding. However, the baby only latches on for a few minutes and then stops, and then we have to feed with a bottle. How can I help the baby wean off the bottle?Doctor's answer:
The baby stops sucking the nipple after a few minutes due to insufficient breast milk. It is recommended that the mother drink more soups, such as crucian carp soup, pig trotter and soybean soup, mushroom soup, etc. Also, appropriate exercise and sufficient sleep should be maintained, as these can help with milk production. The baby should also be encouraged to suckle more, and breast milk should be used first when the baby is hungry, followed by formula milk if needed. The mother does not need to be too anxious, as children have a recovery process.