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Does Galact Powder Help In Producing Enough Breast Milk?

Hi I m a breastfeeding mom. Baby is 2 months old. Sometimes I feel am running short of milk. I m not using any formula, only mothers milk. Baby passes urine around 15 to 18 times. But, sometimes baby feels unsatisfied after feeds. I m already taking Lactare tablets. One of my friend suggested Galact powder will improve milk supply. Is this true ? Can I take Galact along with Lactare ? Will taking Galact have any side effects? Also, I was asked to stop Lactare after 2 to 3 weeks since baby s birth, but am afraid if supply will stop so i m continuing it still. Will it cause any problems?
Thu, 14 May 2015
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lactate and galact powder can be taken together, but these supplements are not scientifically proven to increase the breast milk production. I would ratherssuggest you to have high protein diet, have a lot of milk and milk products and take cumin seeds, all these are known to increase the breast milk supply.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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Does Galact Powder Help In Producing Enough Breast Milk?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lactate and galact powder can be taken together, but these supplements are not scientifically proven to increase the breast milk production. I would ratherssuggest you to have high protein diet, have a lot of milk and milk products and take cumin seeds, all these are known to increase the breast milk supply. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma