Supplementing the EH casein formula with LGG to provide additional benefits does not change its hypoallergenic status.
This mother (Participant 5) explained, "Once I supplemented with the formula, I took advantage of bottle feeding and I slowly stopped breastfeeding".
Some moms may interpret this natural behavior as a need to supplement the baby with formula.
21 Of the earlier studies comparing DHA supplemented formula with formula containing no DHA, only one trial has assessed children beyond 18 months of age to determine cognitive effects of DHA supplementation in infancy.
In addition, patients and physicians use herbal formulas to supplement the treatment of diseases with Western-style medicines [ 1, 2].
What followed was a diagnosis of "narrow milk ducts" at the hospital, secret efforts by her mother-in-law to supplement the baby's diet with formula, allergic reactions in the baby to the infant formula, and feelings of depression and constant crying on her part.
She continued supplementing with formula, and like many women who formula-feed, bought the brand the hospital gave out.
I don't personally feel any guilt about pumping and supplementing with formula, perhaps because I've had the experience of pushing myself relentlessly to feed at the breast.
Supplementing infant formula with B bifidum and Streptococcus thermophilus reduced the frequency of episodes of acute infectious diarrhoea.
The best thing to do in those situations is understand that breastfeeding is new for the baby and the mom, and that encouragement and support is more helpful than supplementing with formula.
We decided after that visit, with the doctor's advice, that we would continue to try breastfeeding while also pumping and supplementing with formula wherever we needed.
