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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm wondering, is an underarm temperature of 98.6 degrees considered a fever? Whats the normal range for armpit temperature, and when should I start worrying that it might be a fever?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

To increase breast milk quickly:

Drink 1-2 glasses of water immediately Consume lactogenic foods like: Oatmeal cookies or oats with milk Fenugreek tea or capsules Galactagogue-rich foods like almonds, cashews, or pistachios

Also, try:

Skin-to-skin contact with your baby Frequent breastfeeding or pumping Relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Paediatrician

Answered 04/07/2025

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