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Hello doctor Just delivered baby girl week back but not having enough breast feed though I'm on Galact granules and perinorm...how can I increase breast milk
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Eat well. At least 6 times a day. No restrictions on what you can eat. Simple exercises will also help. Drink at least 2 lts of water. Add Methi and Palak to your diet. Most importantly, ensure that baby sucks at the breast every 2 to 3 hours.
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