How to handle it when the baby eats two bottles of milk a day and still seems to want more

Patient's question:

During pregnancy, it is always very uncomfortable, and morning sickness is also very severe. How should I handle it if the baby eats breast milk twice a day and still seems to need a lot more?

Doctor's answer:

Just started weaning, no matter what the milk will still come in and it's very painful. At this point, you must express the milk. Don't listen to any old wives' tales, saying it will go back if you let it hurt a bit, because doing so can easily lead to infection. Use a breast pump to express the milk, but no matter how much you pump, it's never as effective as a child feeding. Over time, the milk supply will gradually decrease. With the help of medication, it usually takes about one to two weeks to wean completely.

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