I had low breast milk initially for couple of weeks then it improved. I am giving 30ml formula feed each time as per my pediatrician suggestion. but now I think my breast milk is gone down again. how can I know how much breast milk baby is getting?

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Author of questionMom of a 3 yr 10 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi doctor. if I stop giving formula milk, the baby will not get sufficient milk and will not gain weight right?

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. it is better to stop giving formula milk to the baby as the baby will be sucking at the breast there will be milk production if the baby is sucking less there will be less production

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