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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old girl4 years ago

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I am a mother of 21 days old baby. initially I wasn't lactating so pediatrician started formula feed in feeding bottle. after few days I started lactating and baby started latching but she used to scream after every feed. then suddenly she stopped latching and I pumped my bm and gave her in feeding bottle. how to make my baby re-latch. is it advisable to give both formula milk and breast milk for the baby ?

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. so now know.Breastfeeding Mother milk is the best nutrition for baby . Recommended is to give exclusive mother milk to baby for six months of age for best immunity brain development and good digestion . No need to give formula milk . No need to give gripe water or ghutti or water till six months of age .

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