Patient's question:
The baby has high jaundice, and the doctor suggested stopping breastfeeding for three days to see if it helps. However, the child never seems to be full with formula milk and gets hungry every half hour. They can't eat much at once and always spit up. Is this normal? What should be noted when switching from breastfeeding to formula milk?Doctor's answer:
Jaundice in infants, the doctor suspects breast milk jaundice, requiring a 72-hour break from breastfeeding. Now it's time to switch to formula feeding. Under normal circumstances, formula feeding should be done every three to four hours. Drink more water between feedings to ensure the baby is well-fed. Currently, the baby may not be able to finish a full feed and is vomiting milk. The baby gets hungry after just half an hour. This might be because the baby doesn't like the formula. For now, the baby has to eat formula, and there's no need to switch. Gradually, the baby will get used to the formula.