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Mom of a 4 yr 7 m old girl4 years ago

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#asktheexperts In case of a mother goes to office, there is long gap in feeding.Will that effect breastmilk supply? if yes, how to overcome the problem?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. You will continue to make breast milk for at least a few weeks after your baby is born. If you don't pump or breastfeed, your body will eventually stop producing milk, but it won't happen right away. ... That said, after giving birth your breast milk will dry up if it is not used.

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