Combination feeding (breast + pumped milk) – Breastfeed directly and also use expressed milk when
Feed the baby directly at the breast whenever possible.
Use pumped breast milk from a bottle when direct feeding isn’t possible.
Wash your hands before handling pumped milk.
Store expressed milk in clean, labeled containers in the fridge or freezer.
Warm pumped milk gently before feeding.
Offer the bottle slowly, holding the baby upright and supported.
Alternate between breast and bottle according to the baby’s needs.
Continue feeding on demand, day and night.
Combination feeding helps maintain milk supply and flexibility for the mother.
Monitor the baby’s growth and comfort to ensure they are feeding well.
