Medical Advice on "Lactation Counselor"

How does stress influence breast milk production?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the problem which you are going through. During the breastfeeding period if there are any stressors (like excessive worry regarding the baby, or sudden demise in the family) it decreases the prolactin refl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Rama Thute

How can I increase my breast milk production?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breast milk secretion works on a demand-supply basis. The more you breastfeed, the more milk is produced. Here is what you can do to increase your breastmilk supply: Breastfeed or pump a lot. It creates more demand and...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

Is it safe to take Carbamazepine while breastfeeding?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor is right. Carbamazepine can get secreted in breast milk and it is the safest antiepileptic during lactation. 1-month-old baby sleeps a lot. They can sleep for about 18 to 20 hours a day. They will wake up o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

Is it necessary to exclusively breastfeed a newborn?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breastfeeding is actually easy if mother has the required amount of milk to fulfill the baby's requirements. Breastfeeding transfer immunity to the baby, prepare his or her body to resist against disease and is sterile a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Why does an infant stay hungry despite being breast fed?

Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. I advise you to follow the below-mentioned suggestions: Consult a pediatrician to learn how to feed your baby. Squeeze your breast, express your milk in a bowl, and feed your baby with a ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

I am gettting pus after breast abscess I and D. Will breastfeeding affect my baby's health?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. A single episode of a small amount of pus exudation may occur. Ideally, you should have pumped away the first set of milk and then started feeding. But please do not get distressed now. Keep breastfe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

Kindly suggest some medicine to improve breast milk.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you Lactare tablet (herbal capsule) thrice a day for 15 days, which will help to increase breast milk. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicine with consent. You can also take garlic...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shagufta Parveen

What is the reason for inadequate breast milk secretion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You really have a serious problem. Lactation usually depends on sucking reflex. As the baby sucks the nipple it produces a hormone called prolactin in the mother's body which is responsible for milk secretion and this ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anindya Das

I am having severe pain in breast while breastfeeding.Please advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned the specific site where you get the pain. Is it in and around the nipple or is it deep inside? If the pain is in and around the nipple, then it is most likely due to faulty technique while feed...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sabita Laskar