Physical methods to increase the amount of breastmilk - Manipuri

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Various Physical Methods to increase the amount of breast milk: 1. Kangaroo mother care 2. Improving Oxytocin reflex a. Hot water fomentation b. Massaging of mother's back and breast before feeding 3. Correct latching 4. Gentle pressing of the breast 5. Night time feeding 6. Increase frequency of breastfeeding 7. Identify early hunger signals 8. Manual expression of milk 9. Avoid usage of artificial nipple and formula milk 10. Increase in the confidence of mother 11. Regular weight check of baby