How Do I Know How Long to Take Domperidone?
Usually, we ask the mother take it for at least two weeks at a minimum and then re-evaluate the situation. There are several possibilities. • TThe milk supply has increased substantially, to the point where there is no longer a consideration of using supplements, or the mother has been able to stop supplements with the baby continuing to gain well on breastfeeding alone. • The milk supply has increased to a point that the mother feels is satisfactory. For example, she may still need to supplement, but the baby does not fuss any more at the breast and drinks contentedly. • There has been little or no effect with the Protocol to Satisfy Baby and the domperidone. Often waiting or increasing the dose may help. In the first situation (but not necessarily always in that situation), we may suggest the mother start weaning herself from the domperidone in this way: • If you are taking three tablets three times a day. When you are ready to start weaning from the domperidone, drop one pill, so th
