Patient's question:
My baby is only one month old. Every time, she first drinks a little breast milk (since there isn't enough breast milk, the baby can only be full 1/4 of the time), and the rest is supplemented with formula. I want to know if feeding the baby this way could cause any health problems. Or should I completely wean the baby and feed her entirely with formula now?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the baby can drink there is no problem. You also need to pay attention to the shape of the baby's stool and the frequency of bowel movements. If everything is normal, you can continue feeding like this. Breastfeeding is good, please try your best to persist for at least six months. Breast milk is better than formula, feed as much as you can. Breast milk increases the baby's immunity, is beneficial for absorption, and is rich in nutrition. Breastfeeding also enhances the bond between mother and child. It is also beneficial for the mother to lose weight after childbirth.