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Low breast milk supply
Hi, i have 40days old baby boy. I am unable to breastfeed because i'm not getting enough milk. Is there any medication for increasing milk supply..
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Yes there is a medication but for a prescription you will have to connect online
Increase protein intake in your diet
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Don’t worry.
Continue breastfeeding more frequently.
Once baby starts feeding, the supply will increase based on demand. You can taking galact or lactare ( either in tablet or powder form which can be mixed in milk and consumed).
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
There are medication mam but best medicine is frequently and correctly feeding the baby.
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