I had unprotected intercourse with my wife. We have 3 month old baby. Baby is with only mother milk till now. She is getting periods on irregular basis. She took contraceptive pill (I-pill). Now production of milk from breast has become low and baby is falling short of milk. Can we go for other alternative food now for the baby or is there any chance to increase breast milk.

Dr. Prachee ShahPediatrician7yrs exp

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Hello lybrate-user. Regards.It is quite common to have dip in milk supply after hormonal contraceptive. But that dip is transient. It is not advisable to start formula if otherwise she is making enough milk. You can ask her to feed frequently and to feed from both breast in a single session also to take adequate balanced diet and plenty oral fluids. All this will help to increase supply. She can also take certain medications and herbs known to increase supply. My advice will be to consult a lactation consultant before starting formula. Hope this helps you. I am lactation consultant and Pediatrician too. I do online consults too. Have a nice day.  

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