What to do if the milk supply is decreasing

Breast milk after childbirth is the best food for babies, and the nutrients contained in breast milk cannot be replaced by other foods. However, some mothers experience symptoms of decreasing milk supply due to lack of relevant knowledge. So what should you do if your milk supply becomes less and less? You must pay attention to dietary regulation, and the mother must also maintain a cheerful spirit and not be depressed all day, as that will cause a decrease in milk supply.

Let the child suck the nipple: After the child is born, let the child suck the nipple frequently to stimulate the mammary glands to secrete milk. The less milk mom has, the more times the baby should suck. Generally speaking, mothers should feed their babies at least 8 times every 24 hours, and each time they should suck on the breast for no less than half an hour.

Don’t add milk powder casually: Usually, there won’t be much milk in the first few days, but after four or five days, milk will be secreted in large quantities. Therefore, don’t be discouraged because of the lack of milk in the first few days. Don't add milk powder casually. During the first week, even if there is very little breast milk, try not to use milk powder to supplement it.

Proper massage: Use a clean towel dipped in warm water, wipe in a circular motion from the center of the nipple to the areola, and apply hot compresses on both sides alternately for 15 minutes on each side.

Enhance nutrition and eat a balanced diet: get adequate nutrition. As a mother, it is important to eat more foods rich in protein and various nutrients. Drink more fish soup, pig's trotter soup, millet porridge, and bone soup. The types of food that mothers consume will also directly affect the secretion and quality of milk.

I hope that the above introduction on how to improve the situation of decreasing milk supply can help female friends. I also hope that mothers will not be anxious, but face the decrease in milk supply optimistically and find a treatment method based on the cause of their disease. If the mother's mood fluctuates greatly due to physiological factors, milk secretion will also be reduced.