I have a question about Metformin being used as a galactogogue. I understand it is used pre pregnancy in PCOS and in diabetics. I know increasing a milk supply is not the drugs purpose but a beneficial side effect for breastfeeding mothers. Does anyone have any experience or data along this idea. I have a mother that has been taking 80 mg of Domperidone daily and it initially increased her supply of milk for her 4 month old daughter to where she did not have to supplement with formula any longer. Now after a month her milk supply has dwindled again. This mother is very tiny and struggles with an adequate diet. Any ideas would be helpful.
Linda Merli RNC IBCLC
Lowcountry Lactation Station
Charleston, SC
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