Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My baby refuses the to take a bottle and im not producing enough breastmilk for her. so she needs to take the bottle.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
The quandry: Baby will often refuse a bottle if you are nearby & they can smell the real thing. Feeding for 5 min/side empties 80% of supply & increasing feeds to every 2 hrs may increase your supply. You can also leave the area at feeding time & have someone else offer the bottle. If hungry baby will be more likely to try it. After a few sessions you may be able to do it yourself.
Answered 3/13/2020
93 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the breastmilk intake curve for a 4-12 week old infant?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does Lasix (furosemide) in breastmilk affect infant growth?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What baby formula for gassy babies taste best to breastmilk?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If infant pukes up breast milk should you feed them again?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is the difference between bottle feeding breast milk and nursing an infant?
Is it possible for a nursing infant to be adversely affected by dairy in moms diet, but not by the lactose thats inherent in breastmilk? If mom takes Lactaid supplements should that negate the effects of dairy in her diet on her baby?
Can a breastfeeding mother take larger vitamin D supplements to allow it to pass down through breastmilk rather than supplementing with a vitamin d drop directly to the infant? How much sun would a baby need daily if they didnt take it?
What are the contaminant commonly found in breastmilk? Despite these contaminants, why is breastmilk still the best for babies?
Does breastmilk cause an infant to be constipated?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
