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Stopped Milk Production In Breasts Two Months After Childbirth. No Help From Lactonic Granules. Is There Any Remedy?

Hi sir , I have twin babies 60 days old. I had a pemeture delivery and didnt produced sufficient breast milk , so both my babies were on breast as well as formula milk. But from last 2 days I am not producing a single drop of milk. I am taking lactonic granules twice a day in milk . Can you suggest me some remedy
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. I will highlight few causes which can hamper milk production:Limiting the amount of time your baby spends at the breast can cause your baby to get more of the lower calorie foremilk and less of the higher fat content hindmilk. Typically, babies need to spend from 20-45 minutes nursing during the newborn period in order to get enough milk. Offer both breasts at a feeding during the early weeks in order to receive adequate stimulation. While some babies can get plenty of milk from one breast, after nursing only a few minutes, usually this happens after the milk supply is well established, and not in the early stages of breastfeeding.
If you are ill or under a lot of stress, your milk supply may be low.
Using formula supplements or pacifiers regularly can decrease your supply. Babies who are full of formula will nurse less often, and some babies are willing to meet their sucking needs with a pacifier rather than spending time at the breast. If you need to supplement with formula, try to pump after feedings to give your breasts extra stimulation.
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Stopped Milk Production In Breasts Two Months After Childbirth. No Help From Lactonic Granules. Is There Any Remedy?

Hi, Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. I will highlight few causes which can hamper milk production:Limiting the amount of time your baby spends at the breast can cause your baby to get more of the lower calorie foremilk and less of the higher fat content hindmilk. Typically, babies need to spend from 20-45 minutes nursing during the newborn period in order to get enough milk. Offer both breasts at a feeding during the early weeks in order to receive adequate stimulation. While some babies can get plenty of milk from one breast, after nursing only a few minutes, usually this happens after the milk supply is well established, and not in the early stages of breastfeeding. If you are ill or under a lot of stress, your milk supply may be low. Using formula supplements or pacifiers regularly can decrease your supply. Babies who are full of formula will nurse less often, and some babies are willing to meet their sucking needs with a pacifier rather than spending time at the breast. If you need to supplement with formula, try to pump after feedings to give your breasts extra stimulation. Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!