What Are The Ways To Increase Breast Milk?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016

Question: My baby is 1 and half month old, and i am breast feeding him. I got my menstural cycle before two days and i am not lactating properly, my baby is not full. And what should i do to increase milk production? Is it because of my periods that i am not able to produce milk properly?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High protein diet and having plenty of fluids

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Milk production is increased by:
- taking high protein diet containing milk and milk products, sprouts, eggs and meat( if non vegetarian)
- drinking plenty of fluids, at least 3-4 litres a day
-breastfeeding regularly and latching the baby repeatedly to breasts.
Resumption of menstrual cycles after childbirth has no effect on the amount of blood supply.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Can u tell me home remedies for high protein diet..

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Various food items contain high protein content

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Welcome to HCM.

High protein diet generally includes intake of
- milk and milk products like cottage cheese, curd, yogurt
- sprouts and Legumes
- roasted grams and peanuts
- eggs
- meat preferably white meat and Fish ( if non vegetarian)

You should include them in your diet and it will definitely increase the breast milk supply.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (11 hours later)

Can cold be reason for less milk production? Because i have cold for past four days and baby also got little bit cold and not drinking milk properly. I was prescribed with ethrocin 500 and chericof syrup, and was told the baby will be alright through my medication itself.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Decreased fluid intake

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Whenever you are affected from cold, the oral fluid intake decreases and that can lead to decreased breast milk supply.
If the baby has minor cold, and is taking regular feeds, then there is nothing to worry,and no medication is needed for the baby.
However, if her/his nose is blocked, then the baby will have difficulty in breastfeeding, and hence you should put nasal saline drops in her/his nose to open the blockage and facilitate breast feeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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