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Suggest Ways To Increase Milk Production In A Lactating Mother

Hi Doctors,

I delivered baby boy 3weeks ago via c sectionand I m trying to breastfeed the baby.since last few days I feel that my milk supply is not sufficient to the baby.please guide me on how I can increase the breastmilk supply to the baby.

Thank you so much..
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
Every breast feeding mother is worried about sufficiency of breast milk for her baby.following points indicate about sufficiently fed baby-
A satisfied, happy baby,
having regular habit of bowel movements,
Passing urine at least 8 times in 24 hours,
Weight gain of 140 -245 gms per week ( excluding first 4 days of life.)
Now if you feel it's less- you should do following things to increase breast secretions-
-Try to feed your baby more frequently. Sucking by baby stimulates lactaton.
-Feeding mother should have plenty of nutritive diet,(including liquids- milk,juices, soups,water- to be taken before each feeding).
During breast feeding mother needs 1000 calories extra from her nutrition- having sufficient proteins, vitamins A, C,B, E)carbohydrates,
calcium. iron, )
-Some food items like fenugreek, alfalfa, poppy seeds, dates, almonds are known to increase milk secretions. Shtawari, Galactone like herbal preparations when taken with a glass of milk- help lactation.
- Apart from this positive thinking/ lac of stress,strain help lactation.
- If there is no response , consult your doctor for medicines according
to your health
Thanks..
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Suggest Ways To Increase Milk Production In A Lactating Mother

Hi, I understand your concern. Every breast feeding mother is worried about sufficiency of breast milk for her baby.following points indicate about sufficiently fed baby- A satisfied, happy baby, having regular habit of bowel movements, Passing urine at least 8 times in 24 hours, Weight gain of 140 -245 gms per week ( excluding first 4 days of life.) Now if you feel it s less- you should do following things to increase breast secretions- -Try to feed your baby more frequently. Sucking by baby stimulates lactaton. -Feeding mother should have plenty of nutritive diet,(including liquids- milk,juices, soups,water- to be taken before each feeding). During breast feeding mother needs 1000 calories extra from her nutrition- having sufficient proteins, vitamins A, C,B, E)carbohydrates, calcium. iron, ) -Some food items like fenugreek, alfalfa, poppy seeds, dates, almonds are known to increase milk secretions. Shtawari, Galactone like herbal preparations when taken with a glass of milk- help lactation. - Apart from this positive thinking/ lac of stress,strain help lactation. - If there is no response , consult your doctor for medicines according to your health Thanks..