hello doc, is is said that breastfeeding is all about demand and supply, but though my baby is demanding for milk he is not having enough supply to satisfy his hunger I am taking all the diet required to improve lactation as well, he is now 2 month 23 days

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom is true but in certain cases the production of milk is low naturally. So hence give priority to your milk as much as possible and only if required take support of formula. Milk though keep a track of baby weight gain.

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