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How Safe Is Nestle Pro Nan Formula Milk For A New Born Infant?
Question: Hello doctor my baby girl got delivered on 25.04.2016 and her weight is 2.3 kg at the time of delivery. she got jaundice on 3rd day due AoB incompatibility as my blood group is O+ and baby's blood group is A+ she kept in lights for 3 days nw she is not having jaundice. Due to which my baby got reduced to 2kg then after 3 days of light session when we left the hospital she was 2.245 kg tow she is 2.5 kg. My main issue is that I m not producing breast milk at all I give her nestle pro nan 30ml every two hours..please suggest that how I tAke care of my girl due to absence of breast milk this creating a lot of depression to me as I m worried about ...please suggest regarding the feeding pattern of baby. My baby is active she has no other problem the only problem is my milk..
Brief Answer:
Dont worry, relax and keep trying
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is pretty common for first time mothers to have this problem of perceived milk reduction.
I want to assure you that breastfeeding is the best for your baby.
1.Keep trying every two hours. Allow baby to such for 15 to 20 minutes. Even if milk doesn't come, the longer the bay sucks more will be the milk output.
2. Avoid bottle. This will cause nipple confusion. Milk flows easily from bottle whereas for breastmilk baby has to suck and put effort. Babies used to bottle comfort become lazy and don't suck well at breast.
3. Always try breast feeding for 20 minutes and then if you feel baby is still not satisfied give the formula you are giving by spoon.
4. Relax, listen to music, ensure room is dark during feed free from disturbances.
5. Babies tend to lose and then gain weight. Your baby will gain weight for sure.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Dont worry, relax and keep trying
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is pretty common for first time mothers to have this problem of perceived milk reduction.
I want to assure you that breastfeeding is the best for your baby.
1.Keep trying every two hours. Allow baby to such for 15 to 20 minutes. Even if milk doesn't come, the longer the bay sucks more will be the milk output.
2. Avoid bottle. This will cause nipple confusion. Milk flows easily from bottle whereas for breastmilk baby has to suck and put effort. Babies used to bottle comfort become lazy and don't suck well at breast.
3. Always try breast feeding for 20 minutes and then if you feel baby is still not satisfied give the formula you are giving by spoon.
4. Relax, listen to music, ensure room is dark during feed free from disturbances.
5. Babies tend to lose and then gain weight. Your baby will gain weight for sure.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor, I tried but the baby sucks for 5 minutes and then takes it off. I will also have join to work after two months please advise what should I do I m trying my best to give her breast milk and also provide her formula milk on demand...also guide on providing her formula milk so that it can help to gain weight.. Does formula milk harm babies ... Will give big injection this Sunday thNks
Brief Answer:
Not harmful
Detailed Answer:
Dont worry.
Formula is not harmful.
Keep trying, breastfeeding will improve.
If not in 2 months, when you have to join work, formula can be given when you are not at home.
You can increase formula feed as per baby demand. 30 ml first month, 50 ml second month, 80 to 100 ml third month, but this is just a measure. Each baby is different, some take more or less but they regulate it by themselves.
Don't worry.
Regards
Dr Arun
Not harmful
Detailed Answer:
Dont worry.
Formula is not harmful.
Keep trying, breastfeeding will improve.
If not in 2 months, when you have to join work, formula can be given when you are not at home.
You can increase formula feed as per baby demand. 30 ml first month, 50 ml second month, 80 to 100 ml third month, but this is just a measure. Each baby is different, some take more or less but they regulate it by themselves.
Don't worry.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor, should I give baby formula feed 30ml every two hour along with breast feed or I should give her as per demand. Yesterday twice I gave her 60ml as she was hungry at that time..I gave her 60ml at night 11.30 then she slept and got up at 4.00 and gave 30ml and den she got up at 7.00..for feed.. M I doing correct...
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can give like you mentioned.
Intake varies with demand.
No need to stick to fixed volume.
Feed till she starts losing interest or refuses.
But do not overfeed. Stop at her first signal of refusal, example turning her head away.
Regards
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can give like you mentioned.
Intake varies with demand.
No need to stick to fixed volume.
Feed till she starts losing interest or refuses.
But do not overfeed. Stop at her first signal of refusal, example turning her head away.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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