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A 19-year-old female asked:

had my baby 3 weeks ago. because of antibiotics, i was unable to breast feed at birth. my breasts are not leaking anymore. can i still breast feed now?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Family Medicine 57 years experience

Yes you can: Yes you can and as the baby sucks the milk will start coming.Ig there is not enough milk in the beginning supplement with formula but as you keep trying the milk will keep coming.

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