Domperadome for increasing milk production?

QUESTION:  Hello, I am in the process of adopting. I am trying to re-lactate for breastfeeding. I am currently pumping, and taking fenugreek, but have been told that domperadome will speed up and increase my milk production. Could you please help me?

Hoping and praying,

Peggy

Dear Peggy,

Domperadome has been proven to increase prolactin levels in lactating mothers. (Success in non lactating mothers is much more variable.) This drug is not currently available in the US. It is listed as an investigational drug for nausea in end stage cancer patients at this point. As you know it is currently used in other countries to help boost milk output (not a listed usage in any county that I know of) -- along with appropriate pumping and or nursing.

Successful relactation (did you successfully breastfeed before and how long) rates vary as much as the number of stars in the sky. You did not state the reasons for adoption, your physical history and expectations may affect your level of success.

Are you currently working with a certified lactation consultant in this process. If not you may consider it a very helpful option.

You stated that you were pumping -- When is baby due -- How soon after birth are you able to have the baby -- How often are you pumping -- How long (days - weeks) have you been pumping -- What kind of pump are you using -- How much fenugreek are you taking and in what form -- Are you feeling or seeing any changes in your breast tissue? These are all important questions that need to be addressed before starting to take a medication for increasing milk supply.

I hope this is helpful for you. Please feel free to reply to my questions and we can get additional information to you as needed

Sincerely,

Anne F. Norton-Krawciw, RPh, IBCLC

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