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Suggest Ways To Increase Breast Milk Production
Question: I am having around 8month baby boy, for last 3-4days I am having feed problem.Milk is not properly coming even I am taking regular diet as earlier including 2glass of milk in day. Kindly suggest me solution for the same, so that this issue can be resolved.
Brief Answer:
Increase fluid and protein intake
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Milk supply usually decreases after 6 months of baby, when the exclusive breastfeeding period is over.
You should drink plenty of fluids (at least 3 litres per day) including water, milk, juices, lemon water to increase the milk supply. Moreover, take a high protein diet including pulses, sprouts, eggs and meat (if non vegetarian ). This will facilitate in increasing the milk production. You can also have powdered cumin seeds 1 teaspoon a day with water, as it is known to increase the breast milk supply.
I suggest you not to worry so much about breast milk now, and increase the number and amount of complementary feeds to your baby, as this will meet his required protein and calorie intake. Give him meal every 2-3 hourly, alternating with breast feeds.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.
Increase fluid and protein intake
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Milk supply usually decreases after 6 months of baby, when the exclusive breastfeeding period is over.
You should drink plenty of fluids (at least 3 litres per day) including water, milk, juices, lemon water to increase the milk supply. Moreover, take a high protein diet including pulses, sprouts, eggs and meat (if non vegetarian ). This will facilitate in increasing the milk production. You can also have powdered cumin seeds 1 teaspoon a day with water, as it is known to increase the breast milk supply.
I suggest you not to worry so much about breast milk now, and increase the number and amount of complementary feeds to your baby, as this will meet his required protein and calorie intake. Give him meal every 2-3 hourly, alternating with breast feeds.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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