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Is Lactare Advisable To Improve Breast Feeding In Nursing Women?

Hello doctor,my son is 1 month old.i breastfeed and formula feed him alternatively as my milk supply is low..can I take lactare to increase my milk supply. .?also while breastfeeding he sleeps within 5 to 10 minutes and I have to keep waking him up to encourage him to keep sucking..and he also feeds for more than 45 minutes to 1 hr..is this normal. .?are there any other ways to increase breast milk supply. .?
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

For getting stimulation for milk production, you should make him suck breast frequently. Feeding in at least 2 hours interval will be helpful.

You can use Lactare supplements. Take proteinaceous food. Fenugreek, nuts, lentils, etcetera is good for milk production.

Getting sleepy while suckling for long time is usual for babies. Try to give only breast milk till 4 months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nishad BN
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Is Lactare Advisable To Improve Breast Feeding In Nursing Women?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For getting stimulation for milk production, you should make him suck breast frequently. Feeding in at least 2 hours interval will be helpful. You can use Lactare supplements. Take proteinaceous food. Fenugreek, nuts, lentils, etcetera is good for milk production. Getting sleepy while suckling for long time is usual for babies. Try to give only breast milk till 4 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nishad BN