What to do if the breast is not feeding properly

What should I do if I feed milk from the wrong breast? During the breastfeeding period, many inexperienced new mothers will ignore some details when breastfeeding, such as often feeding the baby with one breast. In this case, over time, one breast will become larger than the other. This is caused by abnormal breastfeeding methods. Many people don’t know what to do about this problem. Today I will teach you what to do if one breast is feeding on one side.

1. Usually, the breast bud on the side that is more sensitive to estrogen and progesterone in the body develops first and grows faster, so it appears larger; the breast bud on the less sensitive side appears smaller because it develops slowly and grows slower.

2. Asymmetric limb movements can easily affect local blood circulation;

3. Habitual sleeping posture. Sleeping on one side for a long time can also cause asymmetric breast development. The main thing is to change the sleeping position and pay attention when feeding, and that should be enough. If it is caused by breastfeeding, then you should pay attention to:

1. Don’t rush to feed your baby. Wait until your baby is hungry before feeding him. At this time, feed the smaller one first. The child may cry, but the key is to "persist". If you feed the larger left side first, your baby will be full and will not bother helping you anymore. In this way, the big ones will become bigger, and the small ones will become smaller. Correct breastfeeding during breastfeeding. During the breastfeeding period, the mother should adopt the correct breastfeeding method and feed the two breasts alternately. When the baby only eats one breast, the mother should use a breast pump to empty the other breast to keep the size of the two breasts symmetrical. At the same time, do not let the baby pull on the nipple when feeding. During breastfeeding, mastitis should be avoided.

2. Apply heat to the smaller breast with a clean hot towel several times a day.

Workaround.

1) If pregnant mothers have the opportunity to read our article, they must remember to let the baby suck early and let both breasts feed. Early milk production will make your breastfeeding journey much smoother.

2) Let the baby suck more on the side with less milk: You read it right, not the side with less milk, but the side with less milk. Each time you feed, feed the side with less milk first. The purpose is to increase stimulation and promote secretion.

3) The smaller side of the breast can be massaged.

Here is a set of acupoint massage techniques:

Start from the Tanzhong point, then massage the Tianxi point, Yuanxie point, and Rugen point one by one. The massage method is to press the index finger on the corresponding acupoint, press slowly with the fingertips, the action lasts for 3 seconds, and then slowly withdraw the finger. Press each acupoint 3 to 5 times. If you stick to it, it will definitely work.

Correction method:

1) Change breastfeeding position

For example, the semi-reclining position gives the baby the most autonomy, and the side-lying position can make use of gravity and does not require too much cooperation from the mother. As long as the baby is in a good mood, you can try new postures. If it succeeds, that's the best. But if it doesn't, don't force it. Stop immediately to avoid trying repeatedly and annoying the baby.

2) Change the breastfeeding environment

Some mothers try to breastfeed in a new environment, such as feeding the baby in a sling while taking a walk with the baby. When I hold my baby and play with him, he sits on my lap and eats facing my chest. The baby ate it without noticing that it was the side he didn't like.

[Tip] You don’t have to find this environment to breastfeed every time! Starting the baby to eat is a good start. Slowly guide the baby to eat from this breast in various environments and in various postures, increase the baby's closeness to this breast, and slowly return to the normal breastfeeding method.

3) Feeding confused milk

Some mothers cannot find any other suitable method and can only try breastfeeding when the baby is half asleep and half awake. It can also be used as a temporary solution.