How to make breast milk more nutritious

Breast milk is the main food source for newborns, so the nutrients in breast milk are very important for babies. Women need to eat more nutritious foods during breastfeeding. The nutrients in the food will be secreted into breast milk, which is beneficial to the growth of the baby. There are many ways to make breast milk more nutritious. You need to maintain a good mood and eat more nutritious and protein-rich foods.

How to make breast milk more nutritious

1. Confidence is the cornerstone of success

A mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed will be the basic guarantee for successful breastfeeding. No matter what shape or size a woman's breasts are, they can produce enough milk to provide rich nutrition to the baby.

2. Pay attention to the "food" effect

New mothers should maintain the good habit of drinking milk every day and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. In short, eating "well" is not the so-called tonic. The high fat in traditional pig's trotters, chicken soup, and crucian carp soup will not only clog the mammary ducts and be detrimental to the secretion of breast milk, but will also make the mother fat. Therefore, the main thing is to eat right, which can not only ensure sufficient milk supply, but also restore vitality and have a balanced nutrition without gaining weight. This is the "food" effect that new mothers hope to achieve during the confinement period.

3. Feed both breasts

If you only feed one side at a time, the breast will be less stimulated and naturally produce less milk. Let your baby suck on both breasts during each feeding. Some babies have a small appetite and only need milk from one breast. In this case, you may want to use a breast pump to suck out the thinner milk in the front so that the baby can get thicker and more nutritious milk.

4. Sucking more

The less milk the mother has, the more times the baby should suck; because the baby's sucking force is greater, the areola can be massaged with the help of the baby's mouth. The more you feed, the more milk you produce.

5. Empty the breasts

Mothers should have more skin contact with their babies. The baby's sucking on the nipple is the best stimulation for breast milk secretion. After each breastfeeding, let the baby fully empty the breasts, which is conducive to the re-production of milk.

6. Keep a good mood

Whether breast milk is sufficient is closely related to the psychological factors and emotional feelings of the new mother. Therefore, mothers should remain calm and patient under any circumstances, and face everything in life with a calm and happy attitude.

7. Stay hydrated

It is normal for breastfeeding mothers to feel thirsty while feeding. Mothers should pay attention to replenishing water when breastfeeding, or drink more soy milk, almond powder tea, fruit juice, original vegetable soup, etc. Just replenish water moderately so that the milk supply will be both sufficient and nutritious.

8. Get enough rest

I couldn't sleep well at night because I had to get up several times to feed my baby. Lack of sleep will of course reduce milk supply. Breastfeeding mothers should make sure to take time to rest. During the day, they can ask their husband or family to help look after the baby and they can take time to take a nap. You also need to learn how to breastfeed at night without affecting your sleep.

9. Massage stimulation

Breast massage can stimulate breast milk secretion. Mothers can 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 each. At the same time, you can also use the following massage methods:

Circular massage: Place your hands above and below the breasts and massage the entire breast in a circular direction;

Spiral massage: Hold the breast with one hand, and use the index and middle fingers of the other hand to massage in a spiral shape towards the nipple;

Acupressure massage: Place your hands on both sides of your breasts and squeeze from the breasts to the nipples.

10. Avoid nipple injuries

If the mother's nipples are injured, broken, cracked or bleeding and become inflamed, it will affect milk secretion. To avoid nipple injury, mothers are advised to adopt the correct breastfeeding posture and control the sucking time on one side, otherwise it is easy to get injured repeatedly.

11. Original vegetable soup

Original vegetable soup is made by boiling various vegetables, mainly roots, stems, flowers and fruits, without adding any seasoning. It has a fresh taste and can be drunk as tea. Drinking it on the day after delivery (the day after cesarean section) has an excellent effect on producing milk. Make sure to drink it at least twice a day.

Ingredients: soybean sprouts, broccoli, peppers (green, yellow, or red), purple cabbage, loofah, edamame, zucchini, and celery. Just choose 4 or more types each time.

Preparation: Put various vegetables into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, cook until they are soft, and then take the soup to drink.

12. Peanut and Lotus Root Soup

Ingredients: 250g lotus root, 100g peanuts, 10 red dates.

Production:

1. Wash the lotus root nodes and cut into small pieces; wash the peanuts and red dates (pitted).

2. Put all the ingredients into a casserole, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then simmer for 3 hours over low heat.

3. Add appropriate amount of seasoning.