HELLO DOC WILL MY BABY IS 1 MONTH OLD AND HE IS NOT TAKING PROPER BREASTFEEDING SO WE HAVE TO OPT FOR LACTOGEN 1 , SO CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME THAT IT IS SAFE TO GOING FOR LACTOGEN AS HE IS ONLY 1 MONTH OLD AND I AM WORRIED THAT HE NOT TAKING MY FEED.PLEASE REPLY THANKS
His not taking breastfeeds could be because he is unwell, or he is unable to latch on to your breast properly. If he is well, check if your nipples are of the right size for him to latch on too correctly. Offer him the full breast and not just the nipple and let him grasp your areola along with the nipple inside his mouth. This will help him to suckle better and avoid the need for Lactose 1. If at all you have to give Lactose 1, give it with a spoon and cup and not with a bottle as this will confuse him, and he will soon stop breastfeeding altogether.