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Regarding breastfeeding
I m breastfeeding my 2 month old..also I am breast pumping today I noticed my supply suddenly drop... Usually I pump 100 ml but today got nly 45 what is the reason and how to rectify... My nipples are dry and cracky plz help me
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The cracked nipple is due to improper latching
You can take supplements and meds to increase the breast milk production
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You can take medication to increase supply.
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Dr. Naikey Minarey
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Indore
It's normal sometimes for out put to decrease in mothers who oversupply.
You can avoid harsh soaps...
Apply warm compresses...
Apply freshly expressed milk on your cracked nipples for healing as it's antibacterial too
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