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Metformin and breastfeeding

2020-07-04 12:58:26
I was on metformin for pcod . 2months ago I was blessed with a baby girl.At present I am breastfeeding .My weight has increased even more than when I was pregnant.I am 88.7 kg now. Also my periods have not yet come after delivery.Can I start metformin now ?Will my taking metformin affect my baby in any way and will metformin interfere with milk production
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Don't start metformin, follow healthy lifestyle take healthy balanced diet green vegetables salads and seasonal fruits and do regular exercises brisk walk avoid stress

Answered2020-07-04 14:51:07

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Metformin is never for weight reduction , it is just added benefit. If u r breast feeding your baby tht itself is the best weight shading measurement Start dietary modification to some extent , don't do any fancy diets as u r breast feeding I suggest start yoga or suryanamskar after 8 to 10. Weeks , helps a lot

Answered2020-07-04 13:50:56

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No need to start Metformin because it lowers blood sugars and breast feeding also lowers blood sugar
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Pregnancy hormones automatically correct PCOD so need of Metformin in future
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Keep breast feeding as much as possible to get good figure and loose weight Continue iron and calcium supplements Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month Avoid lifting weights and stress

Answered2020-07-04 13:07:15

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