Breast milk

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Breast milk

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Hi, My son is 2.5 months old weighing 5.1 Kgs. He is totally on breastfeed now. But from few days I think milk is not enough for him. He is constantly sucking his hand and even crying after feeds. Can I use lactose granules to enhance milk supply. Can I give him any top feeds ?? And how to prevent him from putting his hand in mouth?

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Dr. Trupti Shetty Pediatrician 17 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Trupti Shetty

Pediatrician 17 yrs exp Pune

There is no way to prevent a baby from sucking his hands. It is a normal developmental phenomenon. Continue offering him the breast whenever he is hungry. This way your body would know it needs to produce more milk and your milk supply would increase. If he still seems hungry after breastfeeding, you can top up with formula

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you can take Lactose granules or shatavari to help boost milk supply. a good balanced diet with plenty of fluids is key though

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