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Mom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

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Due to shortage of breastmilk doctor suggested me to give formula for my baby... but I'm confused of giving formula on how many times does I give and how much quantity should I give???

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. for low breast milk supply you need to take plenty of liquids and high fibre diet and give frequent feeding to your child so that milk production increases as it is a hormonal phenomenon regulated by signals to the brain so you should feel positively motivated and do not try to give formula milk unless advised by your paediatrician and if the weight gain and urinary output of your baby is normal .if required you can also take help from a lactation consultant who will guide you in a very proper way regarding establishment of gomood lactation as well as will help you in relieving pain if you have any. medicines are not of much help in this but definitely your diet is very important.

Author of questionMom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

A. I used to give my baby breast milk also.. So Does I give her 750 ml of formula milk in a day??

Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hello dear parent! Ideal quantity is 150ml for every kg weight of your child. If your baby is 5kgs then milk intake should be around 750ml per day. Regularly massage your baby with Babyhug daily massage oil. Continue feeding your baby well on demand. Good luck and take care.

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