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Breastmilk dried up suddenly
My daughter is 5.5 month old...last month around 4.5 months after delivery my menses started...Few days before that my breastmilk supply decreased and now it seems like it dried up...ThoughI tried to nurse her but she is not getting milk so starts crying a lot...I completely started formula feed...Why it happened?...Is there any medication that can help me regain milk supply
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Hormones tend to change after 3 months of breastfeeding. It reduces but it doesn't stop. Contact directory for medicines to increase the flow
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Yes you can try supplements
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
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Chances are less to increase milk supply.....u can try medication though
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
yes lactare granules to start with
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