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How Will I Increase Breast Milk?

Am 26years old and I have a 2months baby.. an breastfeeding. . Due to shortage of milk am using 2lactare capsules thrice a day.... even smtyms I feel shortage of milk.. can I get a solution to increase my breastmilk..? is there any sideeffects in lactare capsules. .?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi thanks for writing to HCM.
I understand the concern about milk shortage in your baby.
Breast milk production depends on a 'demand and supply' mechanism- the more u feed the more your body will produce. So try not to take big gaps and feed regularly.
You must eat a healthy diet, drink lot of fluids and try to feed baby in a quiet environment.
Lactare capsules are a ayurvedic formulation, and if you take it in a prescribed dose it should not be a problem.
There are various other ayurvedic preparations available in the market to increase lactation.
Sometimes in spite of trying everything it seems baby is hungry and he/she is losing weight or not passing enough urine/stools in a day.
Then do not hesitate to talk to the pediatrician about it, and give a few top-feeds to supplement breast-milk. But do not give up breast feeding so soon.
Just remember to keep trying and take adequate fluids.
Hope this helps. Take care.
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How Will I Increase Breast Milk?

Hi thanks for writing to HCM. I understand the concern about milk shortage in your baby. Breast milk production depends on a demand and supply mechanism- the more u feed the more your body will produce. So try not to take big gaps and feed regularly. You must eat a healthy diet, drink lot of fluids and try to feed baby in a quiet environment. Lactare capsules are a ayurvedic formulation, and if you take it in a prescribed dose it should not be a problem. There are various other ayurvedic preparations available in the market to increase lactation. Sometimes in spite of trying everything it seems baby is hungry and he/she is losing weight or not passing enough urine/stools in a day. Then do not hesitate to talk to the pediatrician about it, and give a few top-feeds to supplement breast-milk. But do not give up breast feeding so soon. Just remember to keep trying and take adequate fluids. Hope this helps. Take care.