This is my 1st pregnancy and my wish is to solely breast feed my child. All of a sudden the milk production has declined and it is so bad that my evening there is nothing left for my child to feed. How can i overcome this problem. I am trying my best to increase the milk supply. Eating soaked fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, carom seeds, eating satavari granules and drinking plenty of water. Please let me know if there is any medicine to improve milk quality and quantity.
You should continue eating small meals with healthy snacks in between as Breastfeeding makes most mums very hungry all the time. Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. Eat different pulses, milk and milk products like yogurt, paneer, buttermilk. Also if you are a non-vegetarian, do include fish and meat in your diet. Eat oil and ghee in moderation. It is very important that you continue to take your supplements regularly after checking with your doctor. Green leafy vegetables, peas, legumes and pulses, whole grain breads, dry fruits, seeds, eggs, lean meat, fish, paneer, melons, citrus fruits help meet a Breastfeeding mum's nutritional requirements In addition to the above, following foods are considered in boosting a mother's milk supply: - Methi seeds - Fennel seeds (saunf) - Garlic - Green leafy vegetables like spinach, methi, sarso saag, dill - Cumin seeds (jeera) - Gourds like lauki, tori, tinda - Lentils especially red masoor dal - Nuts like almonds and cashew Most importantly do drink 8-10 glasses of water Remember to eat in moderation and have a balanced meal including different kinds of foods. Increase your water intake to hydrate your kids for this summer
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Hey Prachicongratulation on your delivery. Do a lot of skin to skin contact. this will help you to initiate breastfeeding . Also understand breastfeeding will be in few drops initially and then the qty will improve. Dont be worried. You have definitely breastfeed, only its that the quantity is less. Place your baby in one of the breastfeeding positions (outline below). Put the thumb of your free hand on top of your breast and your other fingers below. Touch your baby's lips to your nipple until your baby opens their mouth wide. Put your nipple all the way in your baby's mouth and pull your baby close to you I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask your question to our expert on the babychakra app and follow me on the app for your best guided opinion
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PRACHI JAIN
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18 May 2022