For breastfeeding mothers, do they really have more milk after confinement?

Breast milk is a magical thing. The amount is determined by the prolactin secreted by the pituitary gland. As long as you eat a balanced diet and don’t deliberately go on a diet to lose weight, your child will be able to eat enough! Purely intelligent distribution on demand, the more you feed, the more milk you produce! The less you feed the less you will produce!

When feeding a child, be sure to empty one side before feeding the other side. Next time start in mid-air and work your way to the other side.

Don’t feed your child milk powder when they don’t have enough to eat. Even if they can only eat 70 to 80% full at each meal, they can be hungry for one or two meals or even not full for one or two days. It will not affect their growth and development. of. As long as you are not afraid of the baby crying, be careful and you will have enough milk on the second day, or at the latest on the third day.

If you feed your child milk before he is full, your milk production will not increase the next day. The more milk you feed, the less milk you produce! In the end, it slowly disappeared. This is how the natural weaning method works!

Breast milk is not produced by the lactation nurse, nor is it produced by giving milk medicine. The child sucks it out bit by bit. Through the action of sucking milk, the child massages the mammary glands and stimulates the brain to secrete prolactin, thereby helping the mammary glands form milk to meet the child's dietary needs.

As long as you do not lose weight during breastfeeding and cause abnormal metabolism, your breast milk will be enough for your child!

Don’t believe what the milk powder representatives or the so-called maternal and infant nutritionists say. If you don’t have enough breast milk, just feed your baby with mixed milk. Don’t starve your child. If you don't mix feeding, who will he earn from the milk powder? If you can't afford it early, how your child develops has nothing to do with him. The amount of milk powder you use is directly related to his performance and pockets, and it has everything to do with him. Therefore, of course he wants you to feed him milk powder, the more the better!

As long as you insist on exclusive breastfeeding, it is natural for your milk to increase after confinement.

My oldest child has been mixed feeding since he was a child, and he was in the same situation as you. During the confinement period, the baby takes a long time to feed each time, and will grunt and cry, as if he dislikes the mother for having too little milk, not being quick enough, and not getting milk as quickly as formula milk. When I saw him like that, I didn't insist on it, and then I continued to mix feed him.

When my second baby came out, his milk drinking situation was almost the same as that of my eldest baby. My second baby was delivered by caesarean section, so my milk supply was low during confinement. The baby's jaundice level was a bit high. In order to encourage him to defecate more, he was fed mixed feeding in the first month and then switched to exclusive breastfeeding in the second month. I followed the advice of a professional lactation nurse at the hospital. The summary is as follows:

1. Exclusively breastfeed and feed the baby on demand

As long as the baby is hungry, you can Feed him breast milk. Don't add formula milk just because your own milk supply is insufficient. As long as you add formula milk, the milk supply will become less and less in the future. Mothers don’t have to worry about their baby being hungry, because newborn babies don’t have that big of an appetite and don’t need much milk. The baby must be allowed to suck more. Only the more the baby is allowed to suck, the mother's milk will gradually increase with the amount of milk the baby needs.

You also need to pay attention to the feeding method. You need to empty one side before feeding the other side. Otherwise, the breasts on both sides will be larger and smaller, and one side will produce more milk and the other side will produce less milk. .

The first one or two months of exclusive breastfeeding are very tiring, and mothers who can persevere are really great. For the first two months, my second child ate every hour or so, day and night, which was very tiring. In the third month, eat every two to three hours. Mothers with sufficient milk supply will be relatively relaxed and their babies will not eat so frequently.

2. Pay more attention to rest and maintain a good mood

Most people will pay attention to taking good care of their bodies during the confinement period. But if you want to breastfeed exclusively, you still need to take care of your body after confinement. Now that the new policy has come out, the maternity leave time has been extended, which is beneficial to mothers to take care of and breastfeed their children at home.

Mothers should always pay attention to getting a good rest, replenishing their energy, and maintaining a good mood. Don’t be anxious or depressed. Give yourself a positive psychological hint and believe that you can exclusively breastfeed. Only when mothers are well rested and in a good mood can their milk supply be more abundant. At the same time, you can take better care of your baby and prevent postpartum depression. Sulking, crying, etc. are most taboo during breastfeeding. If you have bad emotions, it is recommended that mothers adjust their mentality in time and find appropriate channels to relieve their inner troubles and depression as soon as possible.

3. Mothers should drink more soup and water to reserve energy

The main component of breast milk is water, and mothers should drink more soup and water during breastfeeding. Don’t drink soup that is too greasy, otherwise it will easily block the breast ducts. Blocked breast ducts are very painful. It is recommended that mothers drink more sweet wine and egg soup, crucian carp and papaya soup, pig's feet and peanut soup, chicken soup, grass carp head tofu soup, pork bone and lotus root soup, etc. These soups are very lactating.

Only if the mother drinks a lot of soup can she reserve energy for continuous lactation. Even though I didn’t drink much soup later and my milk was still enough, in order to make the milk more nutritious (the doctor said this, I don’t know if there is any scientific basis for it), it is better to drink some soup and pay attention to diet and nutrition during breastfeeding.

4. Promote milk secretion through lactation and lactation

If the mother has done all the above methods, the milk supply is still insufficient. Then, the mother can go to a hospital or a maternal and child store to find a professional lactation specialist to promote lactation and facilitate lactation, and do several lactation procedures. Breast surgeons can use professional techniques to empty the breasts of milk and promote milk secretion.

In the first three months of feeding my second child, I went to breastfeed twice a month. First, because the baby did not get deep breast milk, and accumulated a little each time, and the milk increased, which was very It hurts and you can't handle it yourself; secondly, through lactation and lactation, milk secretion is promoted, and the breast ducts are smoother. When the baby sucks, milk comes faster and the baby eats more happily.

This is what I did during the first five months of exclusive breastfeeding. Later, when I had to go to work, I added formula milk and complementary foods to my child. I hope it will be helpful to you!

Generally speaking, after the confinement period, there are more varieties of food to eat, it is easier to take care of some children, and the mood is better, and naturally there will be more breast milk. I know others, and I am like this. !

Not necessarily. Milk is affected by many aspects. If there is less milk, let the baby suck more. This will stimulate milk secretion. At the same time, pay attention to the feeding posture and let the baby suck every 2-3 hours every day. Bilateral nipples, and most of the nipples and areola should be put into the baby's mouth, so as to fully squeeze the mammary sinuses under the areola and promote the lactation reflex;

In addition, massage frequently to dredge the breasts, which can be done from the armpits Massage along the breast to the areola. At the same time, a happy mood builds confidence. Negative emotions such as tension or depression will stimulate the body's sympathetic nerve excitement, causing blood vessels to constrict, and the amount of breast milk will naturally be secreted. Therefore, the most important thing for Ma Ma is to be happy.

The problem of not producing milk is common among mothers. If the mother does not take any action and thinks that after confinement, the milk will naturally be more, it would be a big mistake.

I am the mother of a five-year-old child. My child was breastfed until 18 months old, but her milk supply was insufficient after delivery. I hired a prolactinologist to increase the supply of milk. The milk supply was sufficient in the later period, which perfectly solved the child's food ration problem.

On the third day after giving birth, my breasts were swollen and hard. I didn’t understand at the time and thought I was about to let out milk. In fact, the blocked breast ducts caused mastitis, and I also had fever symptoms that night.

A friend quickly introduced me to a prolactinologist. When the prolactinologist came, my breasts were already as hard as rocks. They massaged and unblocked the breast ducts. It hurt. I will never forget it in my life. I burst into tears. , several other mothers were frightened, and they hired a prolactinologist as soon as their breasts swelled a little.

It turns out that it was the right thing to do, don’t ask me why.

Mastitis is quite serious. Every time the prolactinologist massages my breasts, I cry out in pain. After the mastitis is cured, I feel much more relaxed.

My husband saw that I was in pain and was unfamiliar with the profession of prolactinologist, so he strongly requested to feed the child with milk powder. I insisted on breastfeeding and persisted in promoting lactation. Under the professional guidance of a lactation specialist, after two months, my milk supply was so abundant that it often overflowed.

It is recommended that all mothers who are expecting to give birth first contact a prolactinologist, preferably through an acquaintance and have a qualification certificate. The prolactinologist and I later became good friends, and I received many guidance from her during lactation. To sum up, as long as we do the following points, we can get rid of insufficient breast milk. 1: Baby eat more

Eliminating breast disease and letting your baby eat more is the best way to stimulate milk secretion.

The nipple has a receptor. When the baby sucks the nipple, pressure is also stimulated to stimulate the receptor. The mother's body will release prolactin and prolactin, which are beneficial to the secretion of milk.

When breastfeeding during the confinement period, novice mothers feel that it is very painful when the baby sucks the breasts. This pain is actually caused by the stimulation of the breasts.

Some mothers think that breastfeeding will deform the breasts, and some mothers think that they will not be full with less milk, so they simply feed with milk powder. Prolactinologists believe that no matter how good the formula milk powder is, it is not as good as breast milk, and no matter how little milk is produced, it can induce more milk.

The prolactinologist also told me that the mother with less milk should not use a breast pump. There is a huge difference between a breast pump and the baby's stimulation of the nipples. Commonly used breast pumps are very harmful to milk production. unfavorable.

Breast pumps are only used when the baby is full and the milk is not empty, or when the mother is at work and cannot feed herself, she uses a breast pump to suck out the milk and pretend to Put into milk storage bag.

2: Moms should stay in a good mood

Many breastfeeding mothers have this experience: quarreling with family members, or feeling anxious, tired, or irritable. The milk supply will decrease, or in serious cases, there will be no milk supply.

There is a great relationship between a mother's mood and adequate milk supply. Mothers who are in a bad mood for a long time and are stressed during lactation will definitely not have much milk supply.

Therefore, during the lactation period, the mother must maintain a happy mood, and the family should fully understand, care and considerate the mother. The husband should share more housework and take care of the children, and the in-laws and parents should not give the baby Mom is stuck. 3: Mom, ensure a good sleep

Although breastfeeding is convenient, it cannot be replaced by others.

The baby eats frequently. The baby eats more than ten to 20 times a day. Before weaning from night feeding, the baby has to get up several times a night to feed. The mother cannot get enough sleep, and poor rest will also affect milk secretion. .

Especially those mothers who are raising their children alone, they still have to do housework while their children are asleep.

A mother who has someone to take care of her will play on her mobile phone and watch TV when her child falls asleep.

In fact, this is not good. When the baby sleeps, you should also go to sleep quickly. If you can't sleep, you can just lie down and close your eyes to rest. Adequate sleep and rest are also beneficial to milk secretion.

4: A mother’s diet must be nutritious

Breastfeeding mothers need high-calcium, high-iron, high-protein foods, and a larger intake of liquid food than ordinary adults.

Speaking of liquid food, people who have been here will say to drink more soup. During the entire lactation period, I drank a lot of soup every day, including pig's trotter soup, crucian carp soup, bone soup, fermented glutinous rice soup, porridge, milk... ...I feel like a big buffalo. In order to produce more milk, I drink and drink and drink...

The prolactinologist told me that it is okay to drink soup, but I should pay attention to drinking white soup and nourishing the body. The color of white soup is similar to that of breast milk, but if it is meat soup, you must pay attention to removing oil. Oil will not promote lactation and will only make you more obese. Moreover, some babies will have oil leakage, which is detrimental to growth and development. .

Drinking a lot of soup can indeed promote lactation. How far do many mothers drink soup to promote lactation? Drinking a cup of hot water on a hot day will make the milk overflow naturally, but the purpose of drinking soup is to make the milk more nutritious.

However, within a week after delivery, the diet should be mainly light. Eating too much oil can easily cause the breast ducts to be blocked. If the breast ducts are blocked, be sure to consult a lactation specialist as soon as possible. Do not use blind medication. Once the medication is taken, , the child can no longer take milk.

5: Mommy should exercise appropriately

Mommy should not stay at home with her baby in her arms. Every morning, go outdoors for some walking, light exercise such as yoga and jogging, and exercise. It is not only beneficial to the secretion of milk, but also beneficial to emotional relief.

In fact, there is another idea, which is to massage your breasts more during pregnancy to promote the smooth flow of breast ducts. However, not many pregnant women are aware of this. Anyway, except for taking a shower, I never touched my breasts during the entire pregnancy.

I hope the above five points of experience will be helpful to breastfeeding mothers.

Will I have more milk after confinement? Not necessarily!

Many people who have experienced it will use this one-size-fits-all statement to comfort people, but in fact, it treats the symptoms but not the root cause. When you find out that you are in confinement, you still cannot automatically achieve full breast milk, and your mentality is easy to collapse. After all, this is My true experience!

Let’s first talk about the principle of human milk production. Mother’s breasts are actually close to a “factory”. How many “orders” the child places, the “factory” will produce as many “products”, so, think To increase breast milk, you must "order", that is, the child must eat more. This is the fundamental way to increase breast milk! So, if you want to have enough milk, what other options are there?

1. Children eat more, children eat more, children eat more! This is the most fundamental method! Especially at night! If you’re not too tired, you can even try hanging feeding!

2. Replenish water in time! After all, milk contains a high proportion of water, so a lack of water is definitely not enough!

3. Make sure you get enough sleep! Being too tired will also affect breast milk, so try to let family members share more of the burden, get more sleep, and have a good rest, and breast milk will naturally be good!

4. Stay in a good mood! Many mothers have said that they hold it back because they are angry, so mood is also very important. Relax and don't put too much pressure on yourself!

In short, no one is born with insufficient breast milk. As long as you master the right methods, it is not difficult to successfully obtain milk. However, it is best to discuss it with your family and provide more help and cooperation. Fighting alone is always lonely and easy. Even if we take a detour, if the whole family works together, nothing will be a problem!

If the mother eats well during the confinement period, her milk supply will be more, but it will gradually decrease later.

First of all, those who tell you that there will be more milk after confinement are beautiful lies. Let’s face reality. If there is not much milk during confinement, the baby will only get smaller and smaller after confinement. .

Some mothers cannot sit well during confinement and are always sulking. In this way, the milk return is faster and the milk is pitifully small. Therefore, mothers, for the sake of the baby, during breastfeeding, do not Be angry and spend every day happily.

That’s how I am. During confinement, I didn’t feel angry. I had a normal attitude every day. I drank a lot of milk-supplementing soup, but the milk was never abundant. During confinement, I used pumping The device can only suck out 50-60 ml. To put it bluntly, the baby cannot drink enough.

However, I also drink a lot of soup every day, such as fish soup, papaya fish soup, pork trotter soup, etc. In addition to soup, I also drink a lot of water. At this time, some people say, wait until you are out of the moon. After giving birth, your milk supply will naturally increase. I foolishly believed it, but the facts soon proved that it was a beautiful lie.

After my confinement, my milk supply only became smaller and smaller. I used to mix breast milk and milk powder, but now I feed only milk powder. However, I have tried my best. .

But one thing is good. After taking milk powder, the baby grows very well and passes every physical examination.

Will your baby be like this too? Is it true that you will produce more milk after confinement?

Most people are like this.

The reason is that after the confinement period, mothers' energy begins to slowly recover. If they eat more, they will absorb more. If the excess energy is converted into milk, they will naturally produce more milk.

And after a month of running-in, the baby can suck breast milk better, thus stimulating the mother's milk formation every time she feeds, so that the milk supply will naturally not be less. Under the influence of these various aspects, people will feel as if their milk supply will increase after confinement.

However, there are still a small number of mothers who still do not produce much milk after confinement. So what should you do if you encounter this situation?

First, eat more milk-producing foods

Eat more to produce more milk. If the food you eat cannot meet your own needs, you will naturally not be able to produce enough milk. . And some foods can indeed promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, pig's feet, etc.

Second, hire a lactation specialist.

Some mothers have low milk supply because they often have blocked milk. If you encounter this situation, it is recommended to hire a lactation specialist to prescribe milk. After feeding, let the baby suck more, and the milk will naturally come up slowly.

Third, genetic reasons

This reason is more "tricky". If there was no milk in the previous generation, then the mother may have less milk, but generally it is still It is recommended to feed until 6 months and then wean.

The reason why it is said that milk will be sufficient after confinement is because the mother's body is extremely weak after giving birth, and most of the nutrients are used to restore the body, so there is this saying. However, whether breast milk is sufficient or not has little to do with whether the baby is born or not. It is affected by many factors, the most important of which are the mother's postpartum recovery status and dietary structure. Different birth methods lead to different milk production speeds and milk volumes.

1. Women who have given birth naturally can walk on the same day or the next day after the operation. The body recovers quickly, and the milk often comes on the same day or the next day. Women who have had a caesarean section often start to produce milk three days later. If there is no exhaust during this period, the milk will generally not be given to the baby.

2. Women who have given birth naturally will recover quickly, have fewer taboos, and have a better appetite than those who gave birth by caesarean section. Food not only satisfies the stomach, but is also a kind of spiritual food that can make people feel happy and relaxed. It is conducive to postpartum physical recovery and is also very helpful for lactation. As for mothers who have had a caesarean section, they recover slowly from the incision wound, cannot eliminate lochia once or twice, have difficulty sitting or lying down, have poor appetite, and are listless. All their efforts are spent on physical recovery, and their milk supply is relatively insufficient.

3. Whether it is a natural delivery or a caesarean section, the mother's physical fitness and recovery speed affect the amount of milk to a certain extent. This is nothing to worry about or envy. After all, diet plays a crucial role in whether milk is sufficient. ! A scientific and reasonable diet is the key to adequate milk supply.

1. Breastfeeding women should make some changes and sacrifices in their eating habits, focusing on nutritious soups. Because more than 86% of breast milk is water, drinking more nutritious soups will be of great help to lactation.

2. Pay attention to the diversification of dietary sources. A single diet will result in a single nutritional content of milk, which is not conducive to the growth and development of infants and young children. Many lactating women only know crucian carp soup and pig's trotters soup to induce lactation, and then they drink these traditional lactation soups three times a day in different ways. As a result, they suffer from loss of appetite and lethargy. In fact, there are many types of lactation-reducing soups, such as loofah and egg soup, pork ribs soup, rooster soup, and many porridges, such as millet pumpkin porridge, red bean porridge, etc., which are all good lactation-reducing recipes. The sources of recipes are diversified, and the milk is more nutritious, which is extremely beneficial to the growth and development of the baby.

3. Choose recipes with rich soups, and be careful to avoid lactation-reducing foods, such as peppercorns, coriander, celery, hen soup, fried malt, etc.; also be careful to avoid cold foods, otherwise, Babies are prone to diarrhea after eating milk, such as watermelon, crab, etc. Of course, during breastfeeding, the eating habits should be mainly light and nutritious, and avoid spicy and other heavy-flavored foods.

After the confinement period, the mother's body has almost recovered, and her appetite has improved accordingly. She can choose a milk-releasing recipe in a targeted manner and maximize its milk-releasing effect. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with saying that you will have more milk after confinement. However, if the dietary institutions do not make adjustments, there will be no guarantee of sufficient milk for breastfeeding even after confinement.