Patient's question:
The baby breastfeeds but stops after a few bites, and no matter how many hours you feed, they are never full. At night, when you feed them formula, you keep feeding them until they reach 90 milliliters, but they still want another 30 milliliters after half an hour, and finish it. During the day, the baby doesn't like the nipple and doesn't eat enough, and at night they drink so much formula—is this okay? The baby is 22 days old.Doctor's answer:
I am a doctor who has resigned from the Fast Ask Doctor service, and I am very happy to help you solve your doubts. Based on the situation you described, I suspect that your milk supply may be insufficient. You can offer some formula after breastfeeding, and if the baby still eats it, it proves that he is not full; if the baby stops eating formula, it may be that breast milk is enough. If the baby is always hungry, he may eat more, and he can be full each time, which may result in a smaller amount being consumed.