Can I breastfeed if my mother is angry?

For newborn babies, the best food is breast milk. The nutrients in breast milk can meet the needs of children. Therefore, mothers who insist on breastfeeding will find that the baby's body develops very quickly. However, breastfeeding requires mastering the method. Unhealthy feeding methods are not conducive to the baby's physical development and can even induce diseases. So, can the mother breastfeed when she is angry?

First, can a mother breastfeed when she is angry? There are countless examples of anger leading to less milk or even milk withdrawal. Many mothers get angry, and then the milk that was enough for their children becomes insufficient. The children cry because of hunger, and the mothers become even more anxious and blame themselves. Some mothers who are angry will even suddenly stop producing milk, and the consequences are very serious.

Second, why does getting angry reduce milk production? According to traditional Chinese medicine, our milk is produced from Qi and blood. Sudden anger or extreme joy or sorrow will cause Qi and blood to stagnate. If this happens, milk production will decrease or even disappear. How to remedy the situation? Find the root of the emotion, untie the knot in your heart, and don't blame yourself for having little milk, which will increase your psychological burden. When you feel relieved, your mammary glands will naturally be unobstructed and the milk will increase. Let your baby eat more and stimulate more, and the milk will gradually increase. Massage more, either by yourself or find a lactation consultant you trust, who can use some techniques to promote milk secretion. Choose some lactation-inducing decoctions according to your physical condition to stimulate lactation.

Can anger cause mastitis? Yes! And since mastitis caused by emotions accounts for a large proportion of acute mastitis, mothers must pay attention. Why does anger trigger acute mastitis? We often say that "anger in men affects the liver, while anger in women affects the breasts." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is responsible for regulating and dispersing energy. When we are angry, suddenly furious, depressed, etc., the liver's function of dispersing qi and blood will be hindered, and the qi and blood passing through the breasts will stagnate. For us women, the first place to be obstructed is the breast. If we get angry or upset during breastfeeding, the possibility of developing mastitis is higher.