Secretion of milk from a mother's mammary gland to feed her baby is called lactation. In humans, from the 18th week of pregnancy, the milk duct system develops with the help of hormones. After delivery, the high levels of prolactin and low levels of progesterone helps in milk production.
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Is it safe to take Triphala during breastfeeding?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years old. I delivered a baby two months ago. My issue is that due to hard motion, there is blood. I am taking Anuloma DS tablet. If I stop taking the tablet, again my motion will be hard and bleeding is there. Shall I take this medicine regularly as the baby is small? So help m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Definitely, you should be careful about medications whatever you are taking during the lactation period. Because it may affect the baby's health. During pregnancy and after delivery constipation is a common issue. You should try to manage it naturally. Anuloma DS is ... Read Full »
How to unplug blocked nipple pores?
Query: Hi doctor, My child is 4 months old. Since birth, he is on formula feed because my breast pores have been blocked. I really want to breastfeed him. Please suggest a way to feed my child. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a common problem which women face. An underwired bra or any kind of pressure on the breast could have caused a plugged milk duct. It is recommended to position the baby's chin pointing to the lump and to change the baby's feeding position. Unplug the duct by ... Read Full »