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How to increase breast milk..what food items to eat to increase it in vegetarian..feeding 4 months baby
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The first thing to do is to see a lactation consultant—they can help assess whether your supply is indeed low as most women make just enough and, if it is really very low,they can offer constructive solutions on how to increase breast milk.
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Why it came to your mind that milk should be increased.
If baby is growing well, why worry.
Check growth chart.
If baby suckles frequently, milk production is increased.
Never do mixfeeding, breast plus formula. That is a sure method to decrease breast milk.
After 6 months, you can start solid foods, but continue breastfeeding.
Give Vitamin D 400 units daily
Keep baby warm
About your diet, you can eat normal balance diet.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Eat all healthy food.
Take green leafy vegetables and fruits
Drink water frequently
Take garlic/ fenugreek seeds
You can also take Lactare granules to increase milk
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
You can eat everything preferably more of proteins.
Rajma, chick peas, soya beans all beans and lentils, paneer, milk and cheese , yogurt, all fruits and all vegetables
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