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Any Possibility Of Increasing Breast Milk As Infant Is Feeding On Lactogen Since Birth?

Hi doctor, a friend of mine was not able to produce breastmilk right from delivery..has been feeding baby with lactogen since then. she is able toproduce breastmilk only once in 4days. Baby is now 2months old. Is it possible for her to increase breastmilk now? If yes, then please what best can be done.
posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hello mam, the best way to increase breast milk is repeated latching of baby to mother's breasts. Also stress free mind of the mother and balanced diet is very important. There are medications available for the same but first try the natural ways first.
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Any Possibility Of Increasing Breast Milk As Infant Is Feeding On Lactogen Since Birth?

Hello mam, the best way to increase breast milk is repeated latching of baby to mother s breasts. Also stress free mind of the mother and balanced diet is very important. There are medications available for the same but first try the natural ways first.