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Is Relactation Possible At The Age Of 55?

Posted on Fri, 21 Apr 2017

Question: Is it safe tor a 55 yr old woman to induce lactation?
If so, what would be the fastest way to do this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lactation difficult at this age without a childbirth.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Lactation is difficult to induce at your age. Even with injections of prolactin only a few drops of milk can come out. This will not be sufficient to feed a child. High doses of such hormones are not harmful but will not benefit you.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (32 minutes later)

This is not for child nutrition.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can get some milk.

Detailed Answer:
You can get some breast milk by regular breast pumping domperidone and birth control pill.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy