what medicine should i take so that i produce milk in my breast?

Question

please help.

Answer 1

I am going to answer based on a few assumptions I have. First I am going to assume that you are a female, either pregnant or with a newborn baby. Second, I am going to assume that you have either not been seing a doctor for prenatal care or you have not been asking questions of your doctor. Except for rare cases, generally due to a medical condition, there is no need to take medication to produce breast milk. During a woman's pregnancy, her breasts will begin to produce a pre-milk called colostrum. Colostrum is rich in vitamins, nutrients and antibodies. Some women begin to leak this colostrum during their pregnancy and others do not. Either way is perfectly normal and should not be cause of alarm. After a pregnant woman's baby is born, hormones begin to signal the body to begin the production of breast milk. It may take anywhere between 2-7 days for this milk to "come in", but generally about 3 days is average. Before the breast milk comes in, your body continues to produce colostrum for your baby to drink. It is only a small amount but that is all your baby requries in those first few days of life. Breast milk production works on supply and demand. The more your baby "demands" (meaning the more she nurses), the more your body will produce. Many new moms think that their baby is not getting enough milk because they cry to eat very frequently, even as often as every hour. This is simply your baby and your body working out the supply and demand concept. As your baby grows, she will go through various growth spurts and will demand to be nursed more often. This, again, is not a sign you are stopping milk production, but simply a sign that your baby needs more milk and needs to nurse more often to get your body producing more. Nursing moms need extra calories to keep from being exhausted as making milk takes extra energy. If you eat healthy, as much as you are hungry for, and drink plenty of good fluids such as water, skim milk, and non-caffeinated beverages it will help you stay healthy which in turn will help your body in it's breast milk production. It is really hard as a new mom, but it helps to get plenty of rest (it is OK to sleep when your baby sleeps). A lot of medications are not recommended for nursing moms as the medicine can go through the breast milk and are unhealthy for babies. Check with your doctor, your baby's pediatrician or the hospital you either will or did delivery at. Talk to their lactation specialist. He/she will be able to help answer your questions about breast feeding. It is also helpful to take a breast feeding class which are often offered through the hosptial.

Answer 2

There is no such medication available that is guaranteed.
That said:
A Baby is the BEST at establishing a milk supply. Frequent effective nursing will surely work.

Contact La Leche League!

Answer 3

I never breast fed, and my youngest is now 22 years old. Hospital gave me a little red pill that dryed my milk up. Daughter just had a baby, (did not breast feed), and she said they dont do that anymore, she got so swollen and sore, she was miserable, but after a couple of weeks of wearing "wet" shirts, she was alot better.

Answer 4

My OB is one of the best out there, and he suggested Fenugreek. You need to nurse more frequently, drink plenty of water, and take 6-8 Fenugreek a day until you feel your milk supply increase. You can buy it at places like GNC.

Answer 5

Ask your OB/GYN for Metoclopramide (Reglan)... unfortuneately it didn't help my milk production but boy did it help my sister-in-law... she could've fed a small army after taking it. But the best advice I can give you is PLEASE talk to a lactation specialist, either through your hospital or through LeLeche League, they will help you through the rough spots... do not be ashamed to ask for help, we've all been there. Best of luck!!! And don't give up.