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Hi, can I take lactonic granula for increase breast milk??if no , which one is good for increaseing breast milk supply??

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Yes you can take that, also improve your oral intake take plenty of fluids and water. Take proper rest. Also back massage and body massage improves milk secretions. ...  Read More

I am a mom of 9 month old baby, my breast milk supply is reduced, how do I increase it ? My baby weight is less than she was supposed to be so, what should I do?

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Shatvari churan best for ur prob.. take proper diet In your food.. for detail consult or doubt u can chat with me online ...  Read More

I am 28 yrs old and my baby is 45 days old. I gave him nestle nan pro 1 because of low breast milk supply.My baby is habitual to bottle feeding,he did not suck nipples. I also drink galact granules. please tell me how to increase breast milk supply.

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U may try shatavari powdr 2 tsp twice a day for 3 months And tablet reglan thrice a day for 7 days ...  Read More

Doctor m a mother of 7 months old boy. Want to increase my breast milk.. How can I increase breast milk pls tell me. Mera supply ek dum low ho gya h bilkul low.. I want yo feed my child more often pls help me.

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After 7 month, baby doesn't need more breast feed. You should start weaning the baby with top milk and food. Now after 7 month, there are less chances to increase the milk flow. ...  Read More

Actually I have a month old baby and he is unable to latch hence I'm using electric breast pump to express milk .. 1.my query is I take around 40 mins including both the breasts but the expressed milk is only 20 ml total from both the sides..is this normal amount which is expressed to every other mother ?? 2.If not any Exact and Rapid increase in B

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My baby is 3 month old and my milk supply is too low to feed my baby, so i gave formula milk, also my periods started from 6 week after delivery. Does my periods affect my milk supply? I am very worried about my low milk supply. How can i increase my milk supply?

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My baby is 3months old and my breast supply is very low..nly 5 to 10 ml delivered.how to increase breastmilk supply

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Breast milk secretion is very closely associated with mental status. Stressed or irritated or depressed moods result in reduction of BM secretion. ...  Read More

I am not getting enough breastmilk for my baby. Please tell me how to increase the breastmilk supply.

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Take a healthy home cooked food including Dals, rice, chapati, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and plenty of liquids. Feed the baby regularly as that is what will initiate milk production and excr ...  Read More

I'm a breastfeeding mother of 5months baby, I have short niple problem due to this my baby is unable to latch properly in early months,that's why we went through formula and breast feed with electric pump.baby latching often by his mood. From this month my milk supply reduced,is there any medicine to improve my breast milk,I am having both Diabetes

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Breast milk secretion will less sometimes. Sometimes secretion is more. What food will I help to increase breast milk supply

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Increase fluids in the diet pre feed and post feed ( breastfeed). Have high fiber and high protein in diet. Include complex carbohydrates and food like methi seeds jeera Makahana drumstick leafy veg ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 5 weeks old, currently my breast milk is reduced .. its very very low... In starting days of baby at week 1 doctor suggested MMS Gold stage 1... Now can I use that...is it good one...because I don't heard that brand before

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Greetings Greetings Yes, MMS Gold Stage 1 is a standard, premium infant formula that is perfectly safe for a 5-week-old baby.It is fortified with 34 essential nutrients including DHA, ARA, and prebi ...  Read More

Hi doc, I was diagnosed with pcos and was on medication before my pregnancy.and had thyroid during my third trimester. Now I am 42 days postpartum with really low brestmilk supply. Already tried meds to increase milk supply but with no results. Is pcos and thyroid a reason for low brestmilk supply ?. If it is , are there any treatments to increas

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I have twin babies after CS delivery I got only few drops of breast milk so we started formula and after that babies doesn't latch on breast and slowly mh supply reduced and now for past 1 week no milk coming. Is it possible to get back my milk supply anything I can do to get my milk supply. Mine is IVF pregnancy and baby born at 36 weeks

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Hello. Once you start formula milk and don't take particular care to maintain your lactation, it often happens. Breast milk production depends upon demand and supply. The more demand, greater will be ...  Read More

It's been 14 days to my C section , have been eating Lactare medicine and shatavri granule from a week but still low milk supply that to coming after pumping in machine .. baby is lacting for like 5 seconds and leave it .. please suggest something that can increase milk supply ..

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Lactogenic granules u can use ...  Read More

I want a supplement for increasing breast size I'm feeling very insecure about my breast I want a solution for this prescribe me some medicine

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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You ...  Read More

I have a one-month-old baby. To increase my breast milk supply, can I start taking ‘Better Herbs Lactify’ powder or ' Galact Lactation granules' ? Will it have any side effects on my baby?

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Greetings yes u can use ...  Read More

My son is 4 months old and he never latched.I am expressing milk through breast pump and bottle feeding him. I have to give formula as milk is not sufficient for him. For initial 15-16 days somehow milk was enough for him and we didn't need formula. But then slowly milk supply dropped now its very less and he is almost on formula .I am just able to

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My 40 days baby is not sleeping more than 25 min even after feed. She is feeding for 5-10 min and then sleeps for 20-25 min. Wake up and ask for feed again. It is getting very exhausting. Maybe my milk is not enough for her. I do give top feed once or twice in a day but since yesterday she is demanding every 30-40 min. It is getting both physically

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  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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It doesn’t work like that. Get proper knowledge and details. ...  Read More

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

I am 8 week postpartum, c section. In the nights I missed breastfeeding directky due to low supply and i still have low supply. My pumping sessions gives me only 30 to 60 ml. I am already taking shatavri powder 2 times a day and 6 lactare tablets in a day. Please advice

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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

Hi I am a mother of 6 months old baby and a from last 15 days my milk supply has suddenly dropped my baby feeds on demand and she is exclusively on breast feed. Most of the time my both breast gets empty and she starts crying for more especially at night she doesn't sleep without taking a feed I don't know what to do? I have started semi solids lik

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Since the baby has completed 6 months.It is time to start with complementary feeding. Start with rice porridge. ...  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

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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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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