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Low breast milk

2025-05-08 13:55:01
My baby is 5 weeks and I have noticed low milk supply as compared to the beginning.My doctor has suggested me galact and I am taking it twice a day. I am afraid to pump after every feed bcz my breast are almost empty and there would be no milk if my baby demands (he is demanding after every 5 mins). Mostly evening time my breast are almost saggy and light.pls suggest what to do
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Take lots of fluids and more of fenugreek and fennel in diet. Put baby to breast frequently.

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