How long does it take to produce milk after a caesarean section?

Caesarean section has become more common in recent years. With the progress and development of society, there are many ways to reduce the pain of labor. However, caesarean section is different from natural birth because it may produce some abnormal physiological reactions, especially milk. Many pregnant women will have no milk for a few days after caesarean section, which makes the baby unable to drink milk normally. However, not all patients who have caesarean section will have this phenomenon. It also depends on human physiology.

How long it takes to have milk after a cesarean section varies from person to person. Some women will have milk very soon. It is recommended to let the baby suck more to stimulate the secretion of milk. The sooner the milk is produced, the better, otherwise it will affect the baby's sucking ability. Keep a light diet in the first week after delivery. Generally, milk will be produced in 2 days at the latest.

Some mothers suffer from postpartum milk congestion, which causes breast pain and little milk. In this case, they should be treated with blood-activating and lactation-promoting drugs, and use Glauber's salt to hot compress the breasts to avoid infection. This will have a very good effect. I suggest you use fenugreek, Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae, and pig's trotters to make soup for treatment, which will have a very good effect. At the same time, combined with breast massage, your discomfort can be greatly improved.

Generally, if you do not breastfeed within 7-10 days after delivery, your milk supply will decrease and even disappear. It is recommended to warm the nipples with a hot towel and lift the nipples at the same time to make the nipples softer and longer to facilitate the baby's sucking. It will be a little painful at first, but it will be fine after 1-3 times. Let the baby suck milk immediately after each warm compress.

In fact, in most cases, whether there is more milk after a caesarean section varies from person to person. There is no fixed pattern. The time it takes to produce milk is different for people with different physiques. I believe that you will understand after reading the above introduction. Don’t be superstitious about what others say. You can adjust your diet according to the doctor’s advice and pay attention to rest after the operation.