Hello Doctor, my son is two weeks old and he is not taking breastfeed directly so, m giving my milk after reserving through pump and in night giving formulated milk. Please suggest if this is fine..

2 Answers

DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. See if your breast nipples are small or inverted or flat

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of a 12 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. breastfeeding is important whether you give directly or using a breast pump but re-establish directly giving for the benefit of baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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