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Breast and formula feeding

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  • 19-10-2013 10:55pm
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    maxamillius
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    Is it possible to do both,we feel baby isn't getting enough from breast?!


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    Moonbeam
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    yes it is but it can be hard to keep milk supply up. I had to combine feed #1 from day 2. Talk to the phn they can be great for help.


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    implausible
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    There is a great breastfeeding support thread in the Newborns and Toddlers forum and the women there know their stuff. A few have combination fed and will be able to help you out.


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    liliq
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    It is possible. Some babies cope fine, others have difficulties.
    What makes you feel baby isn't getting enough? There are a lot of times that babies can get fussy at the breast, especially during growth spurts. It is also normal for babies to feed every 1.5-3 hours for up to the first 12 weeks, sometimes beyond, or to look for a feed very soon after the previous one had finished.
    Often combination feeding can work but it can add unnecessarily to your workload. If possible, a Breastfeeding support group can be great to attend as its the best place to find out what's normal baby behaviour or if there might be a genuine issue. :)


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