Suggest Treatment To Increase Milk Production While Breastfeeding

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015

Question: I had a c-section before 6 months and my periods has just started after 6 months. My milk has reduced suddenly. I have very less, just one time milk for my baby in whole day. Please suggest what could be the issue. And something I can do to increase my milk. I have hypothyroid as well.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Maybe due to hormonal changes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Breast milk supply decrease due to few reasons, in your case as you had started your period just now, it can be due to hormonal changes.
To increase the supply you have to take diet rich in milk and milk products,daliya,moong dal,dates.
Drink a lots of water and other liquids.
You should feed her in a gap of 2hrs.with half an hour on one side because sucking reflex increase milk supply.
You can press your breast before feeding.
If after these measures milk supply is less than get your prolactin hormone level and see your thyroid profile.
Because these hormones are also responsible for good supply of milk.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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