Increasing breast milk production
Dr Vidya Gupta
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: My daughter, 21 years old, had male twins two months ago weighing 2.4 and 2.3 kg respectively. Her breast milk is insufficient for the two babies. She has been advised to supplement it with milk powder. Is there any way to increase breast milk production? If not, which milk powder is better? Is goat milk good for babies?
A:Sometimes lactation is increased by medicines such as Lacatre or byPerinorm tablets. Discuss this, however, with your doctor before using.DO NOT USE GOAT'S MILK. Use any baby milk formula for supplementing feeds.They are all equally good. 'Nan I' is a formula which is more like breastmilk - you may wish to try that.