A 29-year-old member asked:
what are some tricks to help with lactation?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Fein answered
Specializes in Preventive Medicine
Fluids, Fenugreek: The best idea for healthy breastfeeding is to stay well hydrated...Lots of fluids! even in the best of times, breast milk volumes can decrease, and there a lots of home remedies. One of the herbs that has been studied recently is fenugreek --- and when purchasing fenugreek, be sure to shop at a large, reliable health food store or pharmacy that has lots of turn-over of its products for freshness.
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Dr. Rakhi Dimino answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Helping lactation: The number one trick is to spend as much time as possible with the baby in your arms, even skin-to-skin. Learning baby's early cues of hunger is important because once they are crying, it's hard to latch. Cluster feeding in the evening hours is normal. Get help from a lactation consultant or local la leche league early.
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A member asked:
What are lactation headaches?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Can help yourself: Lactation or breastfeeding headaches can be caused most commonly by weaning too quickly, exhaustion, dehydration, poor diet, stress, thyroid changes and hormonal changes, estrogen and oxytocin (control of milk release). Try to relax, eat a well balanced diet, and drink plenty of fluids.
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A member asked:
What do lactation consultants do?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gregg Alexander answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Help breastfeeding: Lactation consultants are trained to help identify problems with breastfeeding, either mom- or child-related. They can help with technique, latching, treatment of nipple problems, assessing adequacy of feeds and milk production, use of breast pumps (if needed), and are just generally good education and support resources for helping moms and babes get the whole breastfeeding thing rolling!
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Any drug good for increasing lactation?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Daniel Lee answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Reglan (metoclopramide): Reglan (metoclopramide) is sometimes used off label for this. In my experience it improves lactation about 50% of the time.
5578 viewsReviewed Sep 9, 2019
A 35-year-old female asked:
Is there a way to induce lactation?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ashu Syal answered
Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis 30 years experience
Lactation: Naturally, breast milk production increases by increased intake of liquid diet ( eg apple juice, chicken soup etc.). Prescription medication used for enhancing breast milk production is -- reglan (metoclopramide).
5568 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Alison Stuebe commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Many moms can induce lactation simply by latching baby to breast, perhaps with a supplemental nursing system. The baby's latch triggers the hormones to make milk. See a lactation consultant to learn how to do this.
Sep 7, 2013
India
A 20-year-old female asked:
What should be done to increase lactation?Galactagogues are not effective!is there any other go?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Riad Homsi answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Reglan (metoclopramide): Try some Reglan (metoclopramide) 10 mg 3x/day for 3 days, it will boost your breast feeding with increasing fluid intake.
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