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my baby was born on 6 march 2012 now i had 3 weeks and 1 day but my milk is not coming , one time just 1 ounce only thats not enough for my baby so what should i do
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Hello,
The most common cause of insufficient milk production is an insufficient amount of breastfeeding for a particular baby. Other causes are any prior breast/chest wall surgery, especially breast reduction • Thyroid conditions • Severe postpartum hemorrhage • Retained placenta fragments (prolonged bleeding or cramping after birth) • Current use of a hormonal contraceptive (birth control) method, especially if containing an estrogen • Pregnancy (new) • History of abuse or current postpartum depression or anxiety disorder •
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
The most common cause of insufficient milk production is an insufficient amount of breastfeeding for a particular baby. Other causes are any prior breast/chest wall surgery, especially breast reduction • Thyroid conditions • Severe postpartum hemorrhage • Retained placenta fragments (prolonged bleeding or cramping after birth) • Current use of a hormonal contraceptive (birth control) method, especially if containing an estrogen • Pregnancy (new) • History of abuse or current postpartum depression or anxiety disorder •
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Hello Sonia,
You're right of course, 1 ounce of breast milk isn't enough. Your baby was born March 6th and you just are not producing milk, correct? I'm not certain there is anything you can do at this point. Sometimes, when women are not producing enough breast milk, they can get an injection from their OB/GYN. I would call your doctor to find out if there is anything they could do to help. As you know, when the baby isn't nursing regularly, the breast milk stops. You have an extra problem because yours never really came 'in' to begin with. Is this your first pregnancy? I only ask because first time mothers have greater odds of having trouble producing - I know I did with my first child but not with my second child. Like I said, give your doctor a call and see what they can do to help! Take care ...
You're right of course, 1 ounce of breast milk isn't enough. Your baby was born March 6th and you just are not producing milk, correct? I'm not certain there is anything you can do at this point. Sometimes, when women are not producing enough breast milk, they can get an injection from their OB/GYN. I would call your doctor to find out if there is anything they could do to help. As you know, when the baby isn't nursing regularly, the breast milk stops. You have an extra problem because yours never really came 'in' to begin with. Is this your first pregnancy? I only ask because first time mothers have greater odds of having trouble producing - I know I did with my first child but not with my second child. Like I said, give your doctor a call and see what they can do to help! Take care ...
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