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I have 4 months old baby my breast milk has completely dried up and now he is on formula...what can be done??
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Hi,you can start galactogogues such as cap.lactare 1 tablet in the morning afternoon and night for 2 weeks.Let your baby suck directly even if there is no milk,it acts as a stimulus for milk production.Try night timing sucking too.For any queries contact me
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