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Are There Any Side Effects Of Using Lactogen And Breast Milk?
Question: My 6 day old baby is nipple feeding and not getting enough milk.should I use lactogen.is there any side effects.
Brief Answer:
Yes you can
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually it takes a few days for breastmilk to increase.
You should keep feeding your baby more frequently. The more the baby sucks at the breast, more milk will come. Baby latching has to be correct.
Procedure for proper latching:
Choose a comfortable position taking care to support your back and arms with pillows.
Hold your breast like the letter 'C' by placing your thumb on top of your breast and your fingers below it away from the areola.
Gently tickle baby's mouth with your finger or nipple so that she opens her mouth widely.
Bring her quickly to your breast once her mouth is open wide.
Your baby is latched well when you see her mouth opened wide with her lips curled outwards, her chin pressed firmly against the lower part of your areola and her nose slightly away from your breast.
Lactogen is safe if prepared hygienically.
Make sure you wash your hands well before feeding.
Do not stop breastfeed at any cost. Keep lactogen to minimum.
Wishing your baby good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Yes you can
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually it takes a few days for breastmilk to increase.
You should keep feeding your baby more frequently. The more the baby sucks at the breast, more milk will come. Baby latching has to be correct.
Procedure for proper latching:
Choose a comfortable position taking care to support your back and arms with pillows.
Hold your breast like the letter 'C' by placing your thumb on top of your breast and your fingers below it away from the areola.
Gently tickle baby's mouth with your finger or nipple so that she opens her mouth widely.
Bring her quickly to your breast once her mouth is open wide.
Your baby is latched well when you see her mouth opened wide with her lips curled outwards, her chin pressed firmly against the lower part of your areola and her nose slightly away from your breast.
Lactogen is safe if prepared hygienically.
Make sure you wash your hands well before feeding.
Do not stop breastfeed at any cost. Keep lactogen to minimum.
Wishing your baby good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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