#AskTheExpert Hi doctor, how can I make my babies latch well. initially I had milk supply issue and started formula feed. now both got users to formula and not taking milk from me , whenever I tried to latch they just suck my nipple and sleep

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Hello mom try to at times feed them by reducing their formula feed , also you can try out another way to pump your feed and try giving them through bottle

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