Patient's question:
My baby was born on the 13th. Because he just came out, the mother didn't have milk to feed him. She could only give him milk powder to soak and use a bottle to feed him. After drinking for a couple of days, now that there is milk, he doesn't drink it anymore. Is it okay to just let him keep drinking milk? What kind of is better to drink?Doctor's answer:
If the baby does not drink formula, dilute the formula, wait for the baby to finish drinking the formula, then rinse it back to the original amount to avoid the baby from being malnourished. Buy a nipple that is close to breast milk and soft. Try feeding with a spoon, although it is hard, but there is no choice, the hard work is worth it for the baby. In this situation, the mother should first strengthen her confidence and persist in breastfeeding. Even if they lack breast milk, the baby should be allowed to suck the breast to stimulate the breast and increase milk production.