Re: Insufficient Lactation?

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Nasal spray oxytocin can help with let down and meclopromide (Reglan, a medication used to treat ulcers and GI problems) may increase production. Milk thistle may help as well -- there are "lactation" teas available in health food stores.

She really wants to be able to breastfeed her daughter >because of the health and bonding benefits, and because formula is
>expensive and they're raising two infants on a tight budget.

She is to be commended for wanting to brestfeed -- it is wonderful for both her and the baby. In addition to extre fluids, EXTRA REST is important -- she needs help to take care of 2 kids and the house, etc. Also, pumping may help stimulate her milk supply -- she should use a good electric pump (hospital grade, either a rental or something like Medela's Pump in Style or LActina)

I hope she is able to increase her supply enough to breastfeed exclusively -- if not, whatever she can do is great and she should not feel guilty just because she has to supplement.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG

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