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MEDICATIONS TO HELP MAKE MILK
Medications that boost levels of milk-making hormones, such as prolactin, can boost a mother's
milk supply in situations such as relactation, or adoptive nursing or when a mother has been
trying to maintain a milk supply by pumping for a baby who can't feed at the breast. The
medication with the best record for being effective is 10 milligrams of metoclopramide (Reglan), 3-4 times a day, for 4 to 14 days, and then gradually
tapering off the dosage. The effect of this medication on milk production varies considerably
from mother to mother, with some mothers experiencing a doubling of milk supply and others
experiencing little to no effect. When the medication is stopped, the milk supply often declines,
yet it usually remains higher than the pre-medication level. Metoclopramide is generally safe for
baby. In fact, it is used as a medication for gastroesophageal reflux, even in premature infants.
A word of caution. Metaclopramide is not without it's side effects. Seizures have been
reported in breastfeeding mothers taking this medication. Be sure to consult a doctor
experienced with this medication. Other occasional side effects that mothers may experience
are: anxiety, diarrhea, depression, headache, restlessness, and fatigue. These side effects can be
minimized by lowering the dosage.
The use of other medications is still in the experimental stage. Human growth hormone has been shown to
increase breastmilk production in mothers of premature infants. This is similar to what the dairy
industry does by administering bovine growth hormone. The dosage used in one study was 0.2
IU per kilogram per day, to a maximum of 16 IU per day for seven days injected subcutaneously.
It is expensive, but preliminary research shows that this is a promising treatment. Also in the
research stage is the use of thyroid-releasing hormone which has been shown to increase
prolactin levels. Oxytocin nasal spray which stimulates the milk-
ejection reflex, yet it is no longer widely available. If you have a special situation that seems to
warrant the use of medication to increase your milk supply, consult your doctor. These
medications should be used in combination with other techniques for building up mother's milk
supply, especially increasing the frequency of nursing or pumping.
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