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Supplementary feeding is the use of nutritional formulas and donor milk in the nutrition of a child during the first five to six months of life when the amount of mother's milk is insufficient. This is an important measure to ensure proper development of the child and meet his nutritional needs.

In the first months of a child’s life, when he is not yet able to get his own food, his nutrition is completely dependent on his mother. However, in some cases, the mother may not have enough milk to meet all the baby's needs. In such cases, it is necessary to use nutritional formula or donor milk.

Nutrient formulas contain all the substances necessary for the growth and development of a child, such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. They can also be fortified with iron, which is necessary to prevent iron deficiency anemia. Milk donors are women who voluntarily agree to breastfeed their baby. Donor milk also contains all the necessary substances for the proper development of the child.

However, it must be remembered that supplementary feeding can be used only if necessary and provided that the child receives a sufficient amount of mother's milk. If the mother can provide the child with a sufficient amount of milk, then supplementary feeding is not required.

Thus, supplementary feeding is an important measure to ensure proper nutrition of the child in the first months of life. It can be used in cases of insufficient breast milk supply or as an alternative when breastfeeding is not possible. It is important to remember that each child is individual, and supplementary feeding should only be prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination of the child.

Introduction to the problem

Supplementary feeding is a terminology that describes the process by which a baby requires additional food in the first months of its life. This can be caused by various reasons, such as insufficient milk supply from the mother, the mother's diet, or health problems in the baby. Supplementary feeding involves additional addition of nutritional formulas or donor milk to the diet to compensate for the lack of nutrients. It must be understood that supplementary feeding is a temporary solution and should be discontinued as soon as possible after the baby begins to receive enough breast milk or switches to breast milk.

Goals and objectives The purpose of the article: to talk about the causes, consequences and possible solutions to the problem of supplementary feeding, to provide information about when and why supplementary feeding should be used, as well as the rules for its implementation and consequences. Objectives of the article: 1. To study the reasons why a child may need supplemental feeding. 2. Consider situations when supplementary feeding is necessary and when it is not suitable. 3. Describe the rules for preparing and serving nutritional mixtures that are used for supplementary feeding. 4. Explain the need for regular monitoring by a pediatrician during preconception. 5. Talk about the possible long-term consequences of using supplementary feeding and how to avoid negative consequences. 6. Identify the best practices for organizing the introduction of supplementary feeding in newborns and ensure correct