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Suggest Medication To Increase The Breast Milk Production

Posted on Tue, 26 Nov 2013

Question: My baby is 3 months old. I dont have breast milk to feed my baby. I have used lactare capsules/ lactare granules powder. I got the milk , but it is not enough milk to feed. Please suggest me the best medicine to get enough breast milk. Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: just frequent suckling Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Good you are trying to increase the breast milk production. Keep it up - that psychological will is very important. Drink more fluids. Drink lot of milk. Keep suckling frequently---- that is let the baby suck more frequently. Empty both breasts at one time . Next time start with the other side .. Lactate is good . There is also a complan preparation called maplan for breastfeeding mothers. Relax while feeding. If every thing fails ten you can start on ( lactogen 1 ). Formula feeds as slash resort. Good luck God bless Dr Uma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (43 minutes later)

I am planning to use galact granules. I have heard about fenugreek tablets also. which is the best option?

Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: may be galact! Detailed Answer: Hi, Galact granules is another aurvedic preparation. It works. for some.. Fenugreek should be used in moderation. It has some side effects like reducing blood sugar and uterine cramps. Pl try one after another so that if you get some side effects you will know which one is the cause. You can start with galact first and see. God bless Dr Uma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar