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Is it okay that im not supplementing breastfeeding with bottles?

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Yes: You should if you do not have nough milk for the baby to growth, but i will encourage breast milk as the first option, the more you offer the more you will produce.

Answered 4/3/2011

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Yes: Absolutely. If you're infant is nursing well, gaining weight, well hydrated and appears happy, there is no reason to supplement. You're giving them the perfect food source!

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2014

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