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Lactation specialist warns against use of Reglan

breastfeeding 150x150 Lactation specialist warns against use of ReglanMelissa Kotlen Nagin is not a fan of the prescription drug Reglan, especially to stimulate milk production in breast feeding mothers. Nagan, a mother of three, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Lactation Consultant who maintains an active private practice, teaches prenatal breastfeeding classes in New York City, and lectures on lactation topics at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She has assisted hundreds of women on breastfeeding issues in the past eight years. Lately, she has fielded numerous questions from her clients about how to increase milk supply. She says, “For the majority, aside from increasing stimulation, we talk about going the herbal route; for a smattering, we chat about Domperidone. For NONE do I discuss .”

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Breast milk-increasing medication linked to neurological disorder

breastfeeding outside 150x150 Breast milk increasing medication linked to neurological disorderNursing mothers who have difficulty establishing or maintaining breast milk production may be prescribed medication to increase the amount of breast milk they produce. One popular choice has been metoclopramide, most commonly known as Reglan.

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