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My baby lost weight in the hospital: Should I supplement with formula? Tips for avoiding formula & supplementing without ruining breastfeeding.

Were you told in the hospital that your breastfed baby lost “too much” weight and now you’re questioning everything?Newborn weight loss is one of the most misunderstood and fear-based decision points in early breastfeeding, and it’s where so many breastfeeding journeys are unintentionally derailed

In this episode, IBCLC and mom of five Jaimie Zaki breaks down what newborn weight loss actually means, why hospitals often push formula so quickly, and how to make confident, informed decisions that protect both your baby and your breastfeeding goals so you can avoid unnecessary formula.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why newborn weight loss is biologically normal and expected
How IV fluids during labor can artificially inflate birth weight
Why the “10% weight loss rule” is often misunderstood and misused
Why weight loss alone does not tell us if breastfeeding is working
What should be assessed before recommending formula
When supplementation may be helpful — and when it’s unnecessary
How to supplement without sabotaging milk supply or breastfeeding confidence
Why fear-based feeding decisions often create the very problems they claim to prevent

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