Why is there no milk suddenly?

The amount of breast milk will directly affect whether the child can eat enough. If the breast milk is not enough, parents will need to feed the child some milk powder. If the child is hungry, he will cry, which will also affect the child's physical development. Some breastfeeding women may suddenly run out of milk. Why do they suddenly run out of milk? If you want to know the specific reasons, pregnant women can read the following content to find out.

1. There is something wrong with the breast

If you feel breast enlargement and pain after giving birth, but milk continues to come out, you should consider whether your milk ducts are blocked. Duct abnormalities are usually caused by hair or inflammation in the ducts. In order to avoid this situation, it is recommended that expectant mothers should be vigilant during pregnancy, not tie their underwear too tightly, and choose underwear made of high-quality pure cotton materials. It is best to have a breast ultrasound examination during pregnancy to see if you are suitable for breastfeeding. In addition, new mothers should pay attention that if the mammary ducts are blocked, they should never induce lactation, but should clear the mammary ducts first.

2. Improper feeding method

Some people are in the habit of feeding their babies with bottles after they are born. This causes the baby to have a "nipple illusion" and leads to the newborn being unwilling to suck breast milk. Therefore, it is important to let the baby suck the breast as soon as possible after the baby is born. This will allow the child to drink the most precious colostrum, and secondly, the baby's sucking can better stimulate milk secretion. In addition, ensure the baby's sucking time and frequency.

3. Weak body and insufficient nutrition

If a mother loses too much blood during childbirth and is physically weak, her milk will not come in for a long time. At this time, the mother must have a good rest, and at the same time, the milk ducts must be kept normal. Pay attention to diet conditioning, drink more protein-rich soups, let the mother recover her body functions as soon as possible, and the milk will slowly return.

4. What to do if you suddenly have no milk after giving birth

1. Mothers often experience greater mood swings after giving birth. Medical experiments have shown that when a mother is depressed, her milk secretion will decrease sharply. Paying attention to their mental health at all times and maintaining the mother's good mood is the key to successful breastfeeding.

2. Eat a balanced diet, drink enough soup every day, and combine it with lactation-promoting foods to promote milk secretion. Avoid taking medicine during breastfeeding. Some medicines and foods will affect the secretion of milk, such as thyroid drugs, hawthorn, etc.

3. Strengthening the baby's sucking can promote the mother's pituitary gland to secrete prolactin, thereby increasing milk secretion.

If the milk supply is too little, you need to find ways to promote milk secretion. You can use professional massage techniques to unclog the mammary glands.