I really don't know what caused the smelly milk and if, in fact, that
indicated a problem. Possibly the milk was becoming salty due to
weaning (unintentional) process;  I am not sure if that affects the
smell. Plastics do have a smell, so maybe it was the bottle.

This mother has many risk factors for low supply and early weaning.
Contraceptive shot (however, she did experience engorgement at day 5),
early use of bottle (even if ebm, it messes with supply-demand), early
use of formula.

So I would just guess at the smelly milk, but don't worry about it.
Then, of course, this mother has to decide if she wants to breastfeed,
and then I am thinking the best thing would be a lactation aid.
Totally discontinue all artificial nipples, and perhaps cup feed until
baby takes the breast fully.

Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
Mississippi USA

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