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Can I Give Formula Milk For Baby?

I am going back to work next month and will have to stop Bf my little girl. She is now 11 weeks old. I need to put her onto formula, and Lactogen was recommended by quite a few people. Will this make her fat or constipated. She really enjoys the BF as do I, but as I teach, I won't be able to continue to feed only two feeds and express. I have loads of milk and have expressed and given her a bottle when I have left her with my mom.

Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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Welcome to the HCM

I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Since your breast milk production is enough as you mentioned, I would recommend you to continue by giving expressed breast milk during your working periods. It's in the best interest of your child.

Else, you may give lactogen or other brands such as Nan Pro 1 or lactodex after proper constitution. They may cause mild constipation or weight gain at times but that should be fine.

Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
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Can I Give Formula Milk For Baby?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns but don t worry. Since your breast milk production is enough as you mentioned, I would recommend you to continue by giving expressed breast milk during your working periods. It s in the best interest of your child. Else, you may give lactogen or other brands such as Nan Pro 1 or lactodex after proper constitution. They may cause mild constipation or weight gain at times but that should be fine. Hopefully this will help you. Take care