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What Causes Less Milk Supply After Child Birth?

Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2014

Question: I am XXXX. I delivered a baby girl (normal delivery) on 25th August 2014. I am having problem with breastfeeding. Very little milk supply is coming. What could be the reason for low milk supply and what is the solution ?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

I need few details before answering your question.

1. How did you know milk is less.

2. Does the baby cry often. Pediatrician mentioned that baby is feeding less.

3. If you are taking adequate balanced diet and plenty of water you should get goid supply of milk.

4. As baby drinks the milk the production increases.

5. Medicines needed only if necessary.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (8 minutes later)

Answers:

1) Because I am feeding my child for more than 3 hours and if I unlatch her she starts crying. When I press my breasts I see low milk supply (few drops)

2) If the baby is unlatched then she cries. Pediatrician wants to check weight gain for next 2 weeks.

3) I am having it.

4) Baby is latched with me on a regular basis.

I am having pain in my breasts.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
inj

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I suggest you visit your gyne and request for following prescription

1. Inj oxytocin to increase milk production.

2. Perinorm tablets.

3. Lactocare powder to drink to enhance milk secretion.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar