Hi Dr., My son is 12 days old and he has stopped drinking milk directly from my breast. I am using pump to feed him and giving formula milk as well. He is not trying to suckle now what should I do

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Nihita mittalMom of 4 children3 years ago

A. good evening I would recommend you to try to use an electronic breast pump and express the milk it can be later given to the child through a feeding bottle this will help to make sure the child is having milk properly

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