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Is It Safe To Give Lactogen For A 2 Week Old Baby?

hello am gettng problems in breast feedng my baby is just 2 weeks and 6 days, i was been advised by the nurse 2 give lectogen milk to my son the he was born as i was not getting breast milk to feed him. i started getting it withtin this week but then my son is stuborn to have it plus my nipples pain alot when he sucks, my milk supply is not too much so that i can pump out wit the help of breast feeding milk please help me what to do
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child.
Yes, you can give lactogen to 2 week baby. It is safe for the baby.
But, you should try to breastfeed baby as much as possible because it's best for baby.
I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Is It Safe To Give Lactogen For A 2 Week Old Baby?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child. Yes, you can give lactogen to 2 week baby. It is safe for the baby. But, you should try to breastfeed baby as much as possible because it s best for baby. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.