Hello doctor. My baby is of 10 days now. And still there is no breast milk formed. Pls suggest as I don't want to keep him on powdered milk. This is my first pregnancy. Pls suggest how can I increase the flow of the milk.
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Firstly, be relaxed and practice deep breathing 5 times a day (lie diwn straight and simply take deep breaths. Take Cumin seeds (jeera) in your every meal. Add 1.5 - 2 spoon jeera in khichri, sabji, dal or anything salty you are having it or you can have powder of it after every meal. Boil 4 spoon ajwain in 2 lt water at low flame for 3-4 minutes and store it in a bottle. Drink it throughout the day. These both are galactagogue, will increase milk production and will also help in reducing weight after delivery.
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It is nice that you strongly wish to breastfeed him. For first 7 days or so the milk produced is known as colostrum which is yellow coloured ,small in quantity &high in antibody content. But it is sufficient to meet the needs of baby. Pl give powdered milk as per directions written on the can if at all it has to be given. Pl give cup or katori � bottle. GOVT OF INDIA guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding for first 6 months of life. The best stimulus for milk production is frequent sucking day &night. Have balanced diet & be confident. Have loving thoughts for your baby. Keep him in direct skin to skin contact. Regards&best wishes.
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