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I have delivered a baby through C-section, last week. But not able to feed my baby because of low amount of production or breast milk. How can I increase the production of breast milk? What all foods can be eaten in order to increase the production of breast milk.

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Am mother of 5 month baby . What may be the reason for no breast milk production even after eating lactare tablet ???

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What to do if breast milk production is not coming ..am having 5 month baby. Can't even pump 100 ml per day

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Hello doctor, I have flat nipples for both breasts, due to which baby unable to drink milk. So I switched to formula Milk baby is comfortable with that. As I am not breast feeding, my breasts grows big and its painting. Please suggest how to stop breast milk production.

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U have to express and discard the milk and consult as u will be needing medication ... Read More

Hello, my child is 1 month old n I am giving her mine as well as formula feed since my breast milk production is very low. What can I do to increase my to produce n get her off formula?

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Give One breast at a time, Increase food fluid and juice intake, Lactare granules 2tsf with milk twice perday x 2 months,, continue iron calcium and vit D ... Read More

Hi respected doctors My 2 months old son is not satisfied with breastfeeding and hence we give formula in addition.. However my breast is mostly leaky but not sure why it is not sufficient.. is there any way to increase breast milk production please?

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Hello, I am 23 old and delivered my first baby via normal on April 2nd . At birth he was 3.9 kg and now in 5 months he is 7.8 kg. I had a good supply of milk from starting till 5 months. All of a sudden my milk production got less he is only having breast milk from starting. Now he starts crying because of less milk and at night he don't sleep. I a

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Share your symptoms. Homeopathy has veru good medicines for breast milk production. It is safe also ... Read More

Hi, My baby is 40 days old. He is used to bottle feeding. He started latching only from two days. As he starting breast feeding only now, my production is very low compared to his requirement. Please suggest how can I increase my milk production quickly to match his demands. Thanks

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Hello Dr I'm new mom as my baby is 1 month old I'm not getting enough breast milk production to feed my baby . Since day 1 my baby is on formula milk he is not gaining weight as well as having colic issues please tell me doctor any syrup capsule or powder for breast milk supply so atleast by pumping I can give my baby breast milk.

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Dear Mother Greetings of the day ! 🔴Your complaint and your concern is noted. 🔵To give an expert advice in this case, you have to provide ... Read More

Hi...I am a mother of 10 months baby boy.His weight is 8 kg.Usually i feed him with 3 to 4 solids and in between i used to breast feed him.since a month I noticed that my milk production had been decreased sometimes almost not even a drop.since delivery i had less milk only but now there is a sudden down fall.I feed him at 6 pm in the evening and m

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Please consult a paediatric doctor for detailed advice, on how to prepare semi solid food using rice and pulses etc at home, what consistency etc. Don't worry about the breast milk decreasing, its nor ... Read More

My baby is EBF and his birth weight is 2.36kg , he is 5 month old and his weight at present is 6.35kg, my relatives are saying baby is looking week and my breast milk is not sufficient and askng me to introduce formula, my baby is rejecting formula , any suggestions how to introduce formula , is formula introducing required, please suggest

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Going from a birth weight of 2.36 kg to 6.35 kg by 5 months is actually a strong catch-up pattern. Babies typically double their birth weight by 4 to 5 months, and your baby has already crossed that m ... Read More

Hi Is domstal is safe to use 3 times a day for week and next 2 times day nd bed time 1 for week if improvement in milk then need to continue for month at bed time this is how it was prescribed to me I see side effects for heart .

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You're right to flag this. Domperidone used for milk supply does carry a small risk of heart rhythm effects in some people. ... Read More

I had mastitis about two weeks ago. A local doctor prescribed Cabgolin (cabergoline) without discussing it with me beforehand. I took four tablets over two days, as advised. Before taking Cabgolin, I had a good milk supply. Since then, my breast milk supply has almost completely stopped, and it has been two weeks now. My mastitis has completely res

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Frequent breast stimulation is the most important start. Skin to slin contact with baby frequently can help breastfeeding and feeding behavior. ... Read More

I stopped feeding my baby in the month of November and I didn't take any tablets for breast milk. In the month of Feb I had consulted doctor they adviced me to take cabgolin .5 mg tablet I took. Recently I am still seeing the breast milk when I squeeze it.

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How to make mew born infant latch the milk and also how to increase the lactose or milk supply for feed? I had tightness in breast after 4th day of delivery now using hot water bottles and breast pump. But milk is still coming less and need adequate quantity. Thanks for advise.

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Hi Try latching the baby every time before feeding formula feed. If there is tightness in the breast that means milk is coming. Use hot water bottle first and gently massage the breast and then latch ... Read More

I have a one month preterm baby, breast milk is not coming, only like dropwise currently taking lactare tab , granules powder, healthy food..still milk is not producing, am on steroids for low platelets(ITP) and also Taking insulin for diabetes, is this medication affecting the milk production??? In my first pregnancy there was no issue in milk pr

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My 3 months old breastfeeds for 10-15 mins, sleeps on the breast and gets up again and feeds again. This is a continuous issue everyday for long hours, and then she again cries for milk. When we give formula, she feels happy and sleeps. I have been trying to make a routine and shift to exclusive bf but she does not want to actively breastfeed. He

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This is absolutely normal. Stick only to breast feeding ... Read More

Now my wife age is 40. While having intercourse, her breast milk are released but with bitter taste. I can't enjoy with the bitter taste. Please help.

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Delivered baby recently?? U need to take proper counselling... ... Read More

Hello doctor I'm going through a very low breast milk supply and it suddenly decreases I'm taking Mylo care lactomama supplement for increasing my breast milk but not at All working please suggest some medication or suggestions.

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Can we mix the breast milk pumped at a difference between 2 or 3 hours. And can breast milk be mixed with formula milk

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Yes, breast milk pumped within 2–3 hours can be mixed if both were stored properly. It is best to cool freshly pumped milk before mixing with already refrigerated milk. Breast milk can also be mixed ... Read More

Hi , I have 5month 26days old baby .. suddenly since last night I observed there is low supply in breast milk . I am taking fenugreek seed and water, taking drum stick leaves water, often taking oats, galactine powder twice a day.. despite of all these sudden drop and I don't know the reason .. now what should I do to increase supply like old .. f

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Greetings A sudden drop in milk supply can be stressful, but it is often temporary and manageable. Please double-check the physical labels of any supplements like Galactine powder to verify their pro ... Read More

Elaborate how to store breast milk for my daughter and what it's expiry at room temperature and in the fridge. How to clean the silicon nipples

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Breast milk can stored outside for 4 hours In fridge for 4 days In freezer for 6 months Use slight lukewarm warm water to clean silicon nipples ... Read More

I have twin babies after CS delivery I got only few drops of breast milk so we started formula and after that babies doesn't latch on breast and slowly mh supply reduced and now for past 1 week no milk coming. Is it possible to get back my milk supply anything I can do to get my milk supply. Mine is IVF pregnancy and baby born at 36 weeks

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Hello. Once you start formula milk and don't take particular care to maintain your lactation, it often happens. Breast milk production depends upon demand and supply. The more demand, greater will be ... Read More

I have more sebum production and i usually remove it. Later it becomes dry and my skill is dull.i need good skin care

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a one-month-old baby. To increase my breast milk supply, can I start taking ‘Better Herbs Lactify’ powder or ' Galact Lactation granules' ? Will it have any side effects on my baby?

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Greetings yes u can use ... Read More

My 3 month old baby is on exclusive breast feed. Earlier i used to pump extra milk, used to feed baby in bottle once in a while and store extra in freezer so that baby can take it while I join back office after 6 month. However, my baby is now refusing bottle and also not in a situation to store in freezer. My worry is whether stopping pumping wil

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No But try to again introduce bottle feed and give nyt feeds more as more more sucking is there then only you will get more milk ... Read More

I want to suck milk from my wife's breast during intimacy and she is not pregnant how induce lactation

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It doesn’t work like that. Get proper knowledge and details. ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I am a mom of new born baby who is of around 2 months ..baby weight was 2.5kg at time of birth and after 7 weeks it's 3.9 kg..i delivered baby via c section at the time of delivery I was able to produce milk upto half katori and after around 20 days post delivery somehow my. Milk production is decreased..i hardly have few drops on le

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Hi doctor, I'm 7 months postpartum and feeding formula for the baby from 3 months. I had a very good milk in the first few months and totally lost all of a sudden. I ignored a few night feeds. Any medication to regain the lost supply? I am nursing and pumping very often, but no use. Pls do suggest me any medication to regain if possible. Thanks alo

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Hello doctors..I have 1month old baby boy when I delivered him that time breast milk was around half katori every pump after 25 days hardly I get two spoons of milk ..which is why I have to feed him formula milk everyday.. please help how can I increase breast milk..I tried shatawari,galact powder,aliv kheer and lots of garlic n methi ..still the s

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Hi, Firstly give babybdirect breast feeding instead of expressed feeding, that will help to stimulate and produce more milk - try to give 8 to 10 feeds per day - even after trying everything milk pr ... Read More

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