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Lactation Induction

Lactation induction means when women start producing milk without being pregnant. Many women get lactation-inducing therapy because of adopting or choosing surrogacy. In this process, estrogen and progesterone are given for several months, making the body believe it is pregnant and help produce milk.

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Is there any medicine to induce lactation for feeding my adopted baby?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 36 years old and we have two male children. Now, we plan to adopt a baby girl in the next six months. As, I read an article of yours on internet about induced lactation for adoption, could you please help my wife breastfeed? Please note that one doctor prescribed Zandu satavar...  Read Full »


Dr. Sujata Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for corresponding and connecting through icliniq. Yes, I had a study, and it is lovely that you are adopting a baby girl. Perinorm (Metoclopramide) does cause increased intestinal motility. Well, every drug has some side effects. I recommend tablet Domperidone 1...  Read Full »

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