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Breast milk
How to increase your breast supply. What are the supplements that can be used which are healthy and safe for the baby
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Exclusive breastfeeding is important.
No bottle feeding absolutely.
Importantly to follow the correct technique of breastfeeding ie. to complete the feed ( completely empty the breast at each feed as partial emptying the breast decreases the milk production).
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Home available food aiming at extra 500 calories and more protein, including non vegetarian foods, milk.
iron and calcium supplements.
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medicines to stimulate milk production are next to above measures
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Breast feed your baby frequently, and if your is below 6 months of age , give exclusive breast feeding.
Home made, nutritious and balanced diet will help to maintain the breast milk secretion .
Take Iron and calcium supplements after consulting your obstetrician
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Dr. Subramanya
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6 yrs exp
Bangalore
To increase milk production, eat healthy food like green leafy vegetables, fruits, egg , drink 3 to 4 litres of water , have stress free life .
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You can use galactagogues like - lactair granules in 100ml milk and drink twice daily to increase breast milk production
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