What is the most effective way to reduce breast milk supply?

After a new mother has breastfed her baby for a period of time, she needs to wean her baby. Weaning is a gradual process, and the amount of milk will gradually decrease. At this time, natural weaning can be adopted, which is a proposition supported by doctors. However, some real situations do not allow this. You can use a breast pump. In addition, in terms of diet, you can eat some foods that have the effect of weaning, which is also very effective.

1. Natural weaning.

Doctors advocate natural weaning. Although reality sometimes does not allow this, it is also the best method for mother and baby. The body's milk production will naturally decrease as the baby grows day by day, and the breasts will naturally adapt to this process, so there is no need to worry about hyperplasia. For most breastfeeding mothers, the amount of breast milk will decrease until it stops completely.

2. Use a breast pump.

Of course, some breastfeeding mothers have a huge milk supply and they still have plenty of milk even when their babies are two or three years old. This is something many mothers cannot wish for and can only envy them. Of course, the amount of milk will increase during weaning, but fortunately, it is not the peak period of breast milk secretion. The amount of milk in the later period is relatively small. You can use a breast pump to suck out some of it, but not too much. As long as it doesn't hurt. In this way, the milk will stop coming out after a few days.

3. Dietary arrangements .

It may be more difficult for mothers who wean their babies when they are young, because breast milk is secreted vigorously during this period, especially before six months. Therefore, it is best to breastfeed your baby as much as possible. There are many convenient tools and supplies now, and it is worthwhile to pump milk for your child. The amount of milk will gradually decrease after adding complementary foods, and weaning will not be too painful. Otherwise, the amount of milk will increase after a while, and it will be troublesome to pump milk back and forth. So in terms of diet, be careful not to drink soup, eat less high-protein food, and don’t eat too much, then the milk will go away little by little.

4. Apply hot compress.

Many mothers worry about the pain when their milk becomes swollen, so they just need to pump out some milk when it hurts. Applying hot towels more often can relieve the pain, and it will be fine as long as you don't breastfeed your baby for a few days. Remember not to wean your baby repeatedly. This will torture your baby, make you get irritated, and easily cause lumps in your breasts.

5. Drink some barley tea.

Drinking roasted malt has the function of reducing milk production, and you should pay attention to the dosage. It should be boiled in water over 100 grams and drunk three times a day. If the amount is less, it will have the effect of promoting lactation. This may also be the reason why some people produce milk after drinking barley tea. When drinking barley tea, you should also be careful not to drink it on an empty stomach or before going to bed. Do not drink it if you have gastrointestinal diseases. You can choose other foods that can help with milk production, such as leeks, hawthorn, etc. Don't eat greasy, spicy food.

6. Adjust your mood

Reduces breast irritation. The main emphasis here is that weaning must be completed in one go. If conditions permit, the baby can be isolated for a few days. Because when the baby is seen crying because of breast milk, the breasts will often reflexively secrete breast milk. If the mother can adjust her state, it is also fine. Don't be anxious and add milk powder to the baby in time. If the baby is not satisfied with the milk powder, you can choose a few more milk powders to try, because each brand of milk powder tastes a little different. Do not stimulate the breasts and pay attention to the diet. If the baby does not drink breast milk for a few days, the milk will stop flowing quickly.