A 27-year-old woman, 5 weeks postpartum, presents to the GP with low milk supply. She is exclusively breastfeeding but her baby's weight gain has slow...

Question

A 27-year-old woman, 5 weeks postpartum, presents to the GP with low milk supply. She is exclusively breastfeeding but her baby's weight gain has slowed. She is well and has no breast abnormalities. Which is the single most important factor to address first?

Accepted Answer

Assess and optimise breastfeeding technique - frequency, duration, and effective latch are the most important determinants of milk supply

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Prescribe domperidone as a galactagogue

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Advise immediate supplementation with formula

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Prescribe fenugreek supplements

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Refer for prolactin level testing

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Low Milk Supply - Technique First

A 27-year-old woman, 5 weeks postpartum, presents to the GP with low milk supply. She is exclusively breastfeeding but her baby's weight gain has slowed. She is well and has no breast abnormalities. Which is the single most important factor to address first?