Why can’t my baby have milk ?

There are many reasons why there might be a delay in starting a baby on milk feeds or for stopping milk feeds after they have been started. When babies are extremely ill, for example with breathing problems, their condition can be worsened by filling their stomachs with milk. Some babies may develop inflammation of the bowel and in this case feeds will be stopped to allow the bowel heal and recover. If a baby is not able to have milk then he will be fed by an intravenous drip. When well enough, milk will be introduced slowly .