10/23/2026
Did your baby receive formula in the hospital? 🍼
Sometimes supplementation is medically necessary.
Sometimes it’s recommended for other reasons.
Either way, using formula in those early days does not mean your breastfeeding journey is over.
Recent research found that non-medically indicated formula supplementation still happens during birth hospitalizations, which is one reason individualized feeding support matters so much.
If your baby received formula after birth, an IBCLC can help you:
🍼 Understand why supplementation was recommended
🍼 Protect or build milk supply
🍼 Decide whether supplementation is still needed
🍼 Create a plan that moves you toward your feeding goals, whatever they may be
The first few days do not have to define your entire feeding journey.
At Lincoln Lactation, we’re here to help you make sense of what happened, what’s happening now, and what comes next. We provide support that’s practical, evidence-based, and judgment-free.
Need help after leaving the hospital? Book an in-home or telehealth visit at lincolnlactation.com.