If your milk supply is low, it helps to know what actually works. Milk supply is driven by frequent, effective milk removal, through feeding or pumping, and by a good latch. No food, herb or supplement is proven to increase supply.
Start with removal and latch
Feed or pump more often, and make each feed count: a deep, comfortable latch helps your baby drain the breast well. A lactation consultant can watch a feed and help correct latch and positioning, which is often where the problem lies.
Look for a cause
Sometimes low supply has a medical cause that needs treatment, such as thyroid problems, retained placenta, or insufficient glandular tissue. These need medical help, not supplements, which is why a persistent low supply should be checked by a doctor or midwife.
The truth about supply medicines
Claims that a medicine boosts supply by a set percentage are not proven; no such proven percentage increases exist. Domperidone and metoclopramide are prescription medicines with modest, mixed evidence and real risks. Domperidone carries heart-rhythm concerns, and regulators warn against using it for lactation. Metoclopramide carries risks of depression and movement disorders. These are doctor-only decisions, never self-treatment.
One warning matters most: cabergoline does the opposite of boosting supply. It is used to suppress lactation, so presenting it as a supply booster is dangerously wrong.
If you are concerned about your milk supply or your baby’s growth, see a doctor, midwife or lactation consultant.
This article is general information only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for personal advice.