Decrease lactation seen in:a) Maternal anxietyb) Antibiotic therapyc) Cracked nippled) Breast abscesse) Bromocriptine therapy

Causes of Inadequate Milk Production (Lactation Failure) Infrequent suckling. Depression or anxiety state in puerperium Reluctance or apprehension to nursing. Poor development of nipples/retracted nipple. Painful breast lesion viz cracked nipple/ breast abscess. Endogenous suppression of prolactin. Prolactin inhibition (ergot preparation, diuretics, pyridoxine, bromocriptine). Note: Lactation suppressors and galactagogues