My wife has not been able to breastfeed our 2-week old child because there is little milk coming from her breast. She choosed Enfalac A plus as substitute to feed our baby.
2006-06-18 06:00:59 · 17 answers · asked by Liam 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Good compared to what? Formula is (according to the World Health Organization) the fourth best thing to feed a baby. Best is breastfeeding. Second is the mother's milk from a cup. Third is banked milk from a cup. Formula (from a cup, as well) is fourth.
If she only recently stopped nursing, it is probably possible for her to go back pretty easily. She should contact La Leche League (see sources section below). If you and she are happy giving your baby fourth best, then all the best to you!
2006-06-18 06:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Reason Why She Have Little Milk Because She Don't Breastfeed The Baby at least 3 times a day if she do that she will have more and more milk..!!
2006-06-18 07:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by ❀Mother Of 2❀ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it wasn't wholesome it wouldn't be on the market. Follow whatever the pediatrician recommends. Some women can breast feed and others can't and putting pressure on your wife will only make her more stressed and less likely to have her milk come in. Some hospitals have breast feeding coaches, there's another name. Maybe the hospital where the baby was born can send someone out. Everyone in the family should try to relax.
2006-06-18 06:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its acyually one of the best and most healthiest for a growing baby alot of other formulas out there have bad additives in there which can be harmful or unhealthy for your child. here is a article about the product your using.
That's what the ads say. You want a smarter baby, give him a milk powder formula with DHA.
On top of mother's milk, we had been feeding Jesse with formula. According to the midwives at the hospital, breastfed kids don't actually need any supplementary feeding. But our son is one greedy little guy. When he eats, he eats with a vengeance!
"Enfalac A+ is the way to go," a relative advised. "It's got DHA and its as close to mother's milk as a formula can get." But it was twice the price on any normal milk.
2006-06-18 06:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She cannot know how much milk she has. She needs to keep nursing. Trust me baby will make sure he/she gets enough food. Unless your wife is really sick, she has milk. Plus milk works on supply demand system. Breast milk is the best for your baby. No formula can replace breast milk. She will get sick less too.
If she does not want to breastfeed though, you should choose Nestle Good Start. It is the only brand that is easy on babies' tummy. Other ones are too heavy.
But like I said if she can or wants to, she should not give up on nursing.
GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-06-18 09:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by Cilek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your wife intends to breastfeed, she should keep at it. My milk didn't come in until about 12 days after I gave birth so I also gave my son formula (but only after breastfeeding 10 min on each breast to stimulate milk production). After about 12 days my milk came in and so I breastfed exclusively and stopped with the formula.
As far as the formula, make sure you read the labels and that it's for the appropriate age and that it's milk based not soy based. Soy based formula should only be used if your baby shows problems when on milk based formula.
2006-06-18 07:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by mrs.izabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pediatrician has suggested supplementing with formula--- okay. But she could increase her milk production and provide the baby with the very best source or nourishment if she would try the following: Increase her consumption of water, diluted juice, etc. (forcing fluids really...) Let the baby nurse often, encourage it to do so...or use a breast pump if the baby declines the breast
Good luck---the La Leche League would be a good source to support her in breastfeeding. It really is the best choice!!!
2006-06-18 06:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by gapeach7355 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't fret! These formulas are all regulated by the FDA and they will provide your baby with good nutrition for the first year. Your baby will grow strong and healthy, and you will be proud. Not breastfeeding is not the end of the world. Your wife may pump, if she wishes to. I did it for 5 months. That way the baby can get some breastmilk, too. It does not have to be all or nothing. Congrats on your baby!!! Love is the most important food of all.
2006-06-18 08:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the child gaining weight? How many diaper changes are there per day? Is the child crying? These are all indicators of whether or not the baby is getting enough to eat. Your pediatrician is your best source of information, but I think you would know if the baby had problems with the formula.
2006-06-18 06:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by themainsail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always added baby cereal to my bottle babies, (kittens and puppies), but did it later on as a transition from liquids to solids. Like 5 or 6 weeks old. I would wait on the cereal. And if the milk replacement becomes too expensive, goat's milk also works just as good.
2016-05-20 00:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋