The most crucial point in mixed feeding is to avoid combining breast milk and formula in the same feeding session, as this is not advisable.If breastfeeding during a feeding session, stick exclusively to breast milk. Even if the baby isn't fully satisfied, avoid immediately supplementing with formula. Instead, delay the next feeding. However, if the previous breastfeeding session was insufficient, formula must be provided at the next feeding. Conversely, if the baby was well-fed during the previous session and your breasts feel engorged at the next feeding time with significant milk expressed, continue with breast milk for that feeding.
This is because breast milk cannot be stored. If milk becomes backed up, it reduces milk production. Breast milk is produced more abundantly the emptier the breasts are. Therefore, do not store breast milk—feed it as it comes in. Gradually, it may become sufficient for your baby, eliminating the need for formula supplementation. For babies this month, breast milk remains the optimal food; do not give up.
Breast milk is the best food for infants. We have no right to deprive babies of their right to breastfeed. So when a mother has low milk supply, we should encourage her and help her commit to breastfeeding her baby. It's only been a little over a month since delivery—not even two months—so why lose confidence now? Some mothers simply take longer to establish a good milk supply. As her body recovers postpartum, her milk production may gradually increase. Giving up now means giving up on her baby's chance to breastfeed.Breastfeeding offers immense benefits not only for the physical health of both mother and baby but also for their psychological well-being. It allows the baby to receive profound maternal love. Don't lose heart at the first setback. Stay confident, Mom—you can nourish your precious baby with your own milk. It is only through motherhood that a woman becomes truly strong—this is the power of maternal love.