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Taking Shatavari for breast milk supply
Can you take Shatavari for increasing breast milk supply for longer periods? I have been taking Shatavari every day for around 2.5 months. I plan to take till 6 months . Does it have any side effects for the baby ?
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Breastmilk depends on supplementation and demand. Shatavari and other galactogogues help I only supporting. Make sure the primary issue if any u are facing with milk supply and demand
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There are no side effects usually. Most mothers take it for many months.
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No side effects...
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Dr. K Srinivas
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Kurnool
No side effects u can use it
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Dr. Mounica Gudavalli
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
No side effects , but avoid for longer periods
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
No side effects.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No side effects
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Better avoid for too long
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