Hi, I have a 16 day old baby who has been bottle feeding since birth. I would like to start breastfeeding. Can I do that? Thank you

Hello Ma'am,

Was it your milk in the bottle?

Thank you for these details.

It is not impossible that you will be able to resume breastfeeding, but considering it has been almost 3 weeks since you gave birth, it will not be easy.

Here is an article of interest to you for this type of situation: https://www.lllfrance.org/1980-la-relactation

*A breastfeeding nurse may also be able to help you more in this type of situation! Feel free to contact your CLSC, Nourri-source or La Leche League.

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist