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Is Giving Top Feed For Babies Safe After Weaning Breastfeed?
Question: I have 21 days old baby but don't have enough breast feed. We have been giving him lactogen once a day. But doctor advised that not to give top feed. If at all to be given, Baby may be given toned milk. Kindly advise.
Brief Answer:
both toned milk and lactogen are safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, I understand your health concerns.
Some mothers secreate less amount of milk so as it is there is nothing to worry but your doctor is also right in asking you to avoid top feed.
So try to take tablet metoclopramide 10 mg twice a day after consulting your doctor which will help in increasing the amount of milk secretion.
But in case still less in amount then there is no harm in addition of lactogen or toned milk.
Both are good and hygienic so can be given to the baby along with mother's milk.
But toned milk if given then it should be fresh and boiled properly.
In case you have any other questions about it I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Manisha
both toned milk and lactogen are safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, I understand your health concerns.
Some mothers secreate less amount of milk so as it is there is nothing to worry but your doctor is also right in asking you to avoid top feed.
So try to take tablet metoclopramide 10 mg twice a day after consulting your doctor which will help in increasing the amount of milk secretion.
But in case still less in amount then there is no harm in addition of lactogen or toned milk.
Both are good and hygienic so can be given to the baby along with mother's milk.
But toned milk if given then it should be fresh and boiled properly.
In case you have any other questions about it I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Manisha
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