My SIL is just 5 month old. She isnt able to breastfeed due to various problems. If she keeps expressing the milk, then will the milk supply reduce with time period or will she be able to feed the child till approx 1 year?

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi as such there isn't that much problem. offer plenty of feeds . it will help to increase breastmilk supply . please don't take much stress as it can affect your breastmilk supply .

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