Video of Dorea Chege Feeding Baby Milk from Bottle Week after Birth Sparks Reactions
- Dorea Chege shared a video of herself feeding her newborn milk but from the bottle barely a month after giving birth
- The actress gave birth through CS and she explained that she had lost her milk, leaving many feeling sorry for her
- George Omondi, a clinician told TUKO.co.ke when a mum can introduce a newborn to bottle milk and what to do when they have no breastmilk
A video of actress Dorea Chege feeding milk to her newborn baby via the bottle has raised questions from many netizens.
Source: TikTok
Dorea recently explained that he delivered her baby through cesarean section (CS) which saw her have little milk.
Dorea Chege feeds newborn with bottle
She had been in labour for many hours and developed a slight complication that forced her to go to the theatre.
In a video that she shared on her TikTok page, she was recorded sitting on a swing chair with her feet on top of the stool.
She was holding her baby as she fed her milk from a bottle, sang lullaby songs and rocked the chair back and front.
The clip left many wondering if her daughter whom she welcomed on March 24 was old enough to drink bottled milk.
Watch the video below:
When should baby be introduced to bottled milk
Clinical officer George Omondi told TUKO.co.ke that a baby can be introduced to bottled milk from three weeks old.
"At between three and six weeks of age, once breastfeeding is well established and the baby is latching well. When the breast has no milk, over time, the mum's breasts will return to their pre-pregnancy state. The mother should focus on frequent and effective milk removal through breastfeeding or pumping, along with a healthy diet and hydration," he said.
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@Faith Njuguna said:
"Nani mwingine anatambua kunyonyesha ndio njia bora tambua na like."
@blessings said:
"Kwani huyo wako doctor hajakwambia until nine months ama sisi maskini ndio hupewa masharti juu hatuwezi afford maziwa."
@L.k.O said:
"Maybe hana maziwa...most CS moms hawanaga maziwa the first few days."
@Hawah said:
"Another video to remind you, tafuteni pesa ndio ubebe mimba."
@monihaiba said:
"Mothers milk is the best for the baby kwa miezi yake ya kwnza kwa hii dunia."
@honest Justus said:
"Kwani mtoto ashaanza kukunywa uji?"
@Mercy Sigilai said:
"Kwani mtoi wa masiku ushaanza kumpa maziwa?"
@gantix said:
"Si mdogo kwa maziwa aki?"
@agneskiarie15 said:
"Hawa watu hukosa kunyonyesha ni kwa nini walai?"
@254J001 said:
"Exclusive breastfeeding is the best thing you can give your infant for the first six months of life, using the bottle has its own disadvantages which may be experienced now or later in life."
Source: Instagram
Dorea hires night nurse to take care of baby
The former Maria actress recently stunned netizens after she hired a night nurse to help her take care of the baby as she sleeps.
She shared a video of the nurse rocking the newborn to sleep and shared how important rest was for mothers.
Her video however sparked mixed reactions with some saying she should bond with her baby while others commending her for self-care.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
