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  2. Domperidone - Wikipedia

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    Domperidone has no officially established dosage for increasing milk supply, but most published studies have used 10 mg three times daily for 4 to 10 days (30 mg per day). [36] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concerns about serious adverse side effects and concerns about its effectiveness. [34]

  3. Prolactin modulator - Wikipedia

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    When such drugs are used not for the purpose of inducing prolactin secretion, increased prolactin levels may be unwanted, and can result in various side effects including mammoplasia (breast enlargement), mastodynia (breast pain/tenderness), galactorrhea (inappropriate or excessive milk production/secretion), gynecomastia (breast development in ...

  4. Lactation suppression - Wikipedia

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    Dopamine agonists are currently the preferred medication for suppressing lactation, which work by suppressing prolactin production. [3] Cabergoline (Dostinex™) is currently most effective option currently available, as it is available as a single dose (as opposed to bromocriptine which must be taken twice daily for 2 weeks.) [4] It may be prescribed in the case of breast abscess.

  5. Lactation - Wikipedia

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    [26] [27] Research has indicated that such breast milk is nutritionally comparable to both the milk of naturally lactating and induced lactating cisgender women. [28] Domperidone is a drug that can induce lactation. [29] [30]

  6. When is a child too old to breastfeed? Experts weigh in

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    The mature breast milk is rich in fat and higher in calories to help babies grow." Wright says that as time goes on, the nutrients in breast milk continue to benefit a child, though the benefits ...

  7. Low milk supply - Wikipedia

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    In this video, a mother uses breast compression during a feed to increase the flow of milk (1 minute, 37 seconds) Using a breast pump can maintain and improve milk supply if the baby is unable to nurse effectively. Attempts to increase milk supply should begin promptly as the longer low supply continues, the more difficult it is to reverse. [2]

  8. Breast milk-mediated drug delivery - Wikipedia

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    There are multiple routes that a treatment can enter into the breast milk. One route is through a breastfeeding mother. When a mother that is lactating receives a treatment including but not limited to prescription medication, over-the-counter medications, or herbal remedies, these compounds can make their way into the mother’s milk and are subsequently delivered to an infant via ...

  9. Breastfeeding and medications - Wikipedia

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    These anti-allergy medications can cause crying, sleep problems, fussiness, excessive sleepiness in babies. Antihistamines have an effect on the amount of milk the body produces and decrease the supply. carefully observe the infant for changes or side effects when first taking a medication to watch for side effects.