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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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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 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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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

Iam a mother of 17days old baby boy. Till 15 days I have sufficient milk quantity for baby. But from yesterday onwards my milk supply is low. Plz suggest me how to improve

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My breast milk supply reduce while my menstrual periods starts. How can I increase supply, please guide. Thank you

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Hi.. i delivered baby on aug 3 rd due to some issues baby is still in the icu from aug 7th I started pumping and giving it to baby.. there was good milk supply 60ml from each breast when pumped in the morning. From aug 14th milk supply has completely reduced only 10 to 20 ml from each breast... I'm completely worried... Now doctor has told me to gi

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Was the child born after 9 months fully completed? Breast milk secretion increases in response to demand from the baby. Meaning when the child is sucking on the breast, secretion increases automatical ...  Read More

Breast milk did not come..after delivery... Is it possible to stimulate milk after 2 and half month of delivery.. What medicines I should take

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Yes it is possible.It is called as relactation.You can start breastfeeding again.Please take an appointment at our Hirakani breastfeeding clinic. Dr Mangala Wani ...  Read More

Hi, My 5 day old baby is having continuos sleep and every two hours we have to wake her up and then she is having breast feed for half an hour and so. Motion is going 4 to 5 times a day and urine output though the same is absorbed in the Diapers we couldnt find the exact number of times of urine. She is surely passing urine atleast 3 times. Why my

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It's normal for the a 5 day old kid to sleep for 14-16 hours so dont worry - wake your baby up every 2-3 hours and feed her ...  Read More

I stopped feeding 9 months ago. Still my breast have pain and some time milk is discharged from it when squeeze. Took prolactin blood test and it's normal. Also took ultrasound scan and it's also normal... What are the probable reasons behind this

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Hi Doctor, My sister delivered a baby boy on 15th April 2025. She is trying to breastfeed, but is currently producing only a few drops of milk. Despite using Satavari powder, Mamicon capsules and syrup, and Lactare tablets, there has been no significant improvement. She is very anxious and stressed about this. Could you please suggest or prescribe

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I met a lady on 26th April and had protected sex with her , even did oral sex. As she was lactating I drank few drops of her breast milk. Now from past 4-5 days I am experiencing sore throat with low grade fever. I am worried whether it is HIV. Also as confirmed by the lady she gets herself tested every 3 months.

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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 a

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I have hard and clogged milk ducts in one of my breast so baby is not latching properly from that breast... I'm hand expressing milk but the breast has become very hard ...my question is can I give that milk to the baby or not..coz a lot of milk is coming out from that breast

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Underwent open ovarian cystectomy 20 days ago Noticing breast milk since 1 week No other issues no pain Pls kindly suggest what to do

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Hi Doctors, I am saradhi. I am a new mom my baby is 1 month 10 days old. After delivery my son was admitted in NICU. At that time I have milk supply but now I am not able to feed him. I am not able to get the milk. For this is there any medication to get the milk supply properly to feed please suggest. Thanks

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I had my son around 45 Days ago And wasn't wearing any bra till now Had lot of milk let down every time I fed or when it was time to feed But today I wore nursing Bra and there is no let down at all. I am worried that bra would reduce my milk supply. Please let me know if nursing bra can affect milk supply? And should I let let down reflex go awa

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Nursing Bra normally does not affect milk let down, if you have an issue with milk let down , please smell baby clothes before feeding, and pump with a breast pump every time after feeding which will ...  Read More

Hi doc Im mother of 2 year 3 month old baby boy... So far i am trying to stop breast feed...my baby is not leaving... I request you to suggest any cream or tablets to stop breastfeed Thanks in advance

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Mother of 3 month old baby, im having liw milk supply. Tried galacto, shatavari granules. Im continously pumping and feeding baby but still get 50ml only.. one of my nipple is flat and from that breast, milk is coming like drop and its taking more than 30mins to get 10ml. The other breast gives 40ml within 30mins What should I do?

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