During breastfeeding, the mother's milk supply decreases

Maternal and childbirth, after the birth of the baby, the menstrual period will resume. But if you are still breastfeeding, the menstrual period has come, and it may cause a decrease in breast milk. What should you do at this time? Can the child drink breast milk again? Many breastfeeding mothers have encountered this problem, and now I will explain it to you.

What should I do if my breast milk decreases during my period?

Generally, menarche does not easily affect breast milk. In this case, it is recommended to pay attention to rest, eat more papaya stewed pig's feet, crucian carp and tofu soup, etc., and drink soy milk every day is also very effective. If you have your period during breastfeeding, you will produce less breast milk. It will be repaired after the menstrual period. It is normal to have your period during breastfeeding, which shows that your uterus is well repaired. It is said that milk is grown from blood. The breast milk during menstruation is also nutritious, but the amount will be less. The amount will return to normal after the menstrual period. So don't worry, just breastfeed as normal.

What are the reasons for the sudden decrease in breast milk during breastfeeding?

1. There is little milk in the breasts and the breasts feel very little swollen.

2. The breast pain is unbearable. No matter what methods are used, breast milk will not come out and the baby will not be able to eat it.

3. I always feel that there is milk congestion or lumps in my breasts. They will disappear after I rub them for a while, but will remain there after I stop rubbing them.

4. In the early stage after giving birth, the breasts still feel too swollen and painful. Due to various reasons such as the baby not being around or being angry or the baby not liking it, the breast milk becomes less and less.

This article provides breastfeeding mothers with a detailed introduction on what to do if breast milk supply decreases during menstruation. Breast milk is the main food that newborn babies need. Therefore, if a breastfeeding mother finds that her breast milk supply is decreasing, she can appropriately supplement the breast milk through diet therapy to provide more food for her baby. Of course, when you have your first period after giving birth, you should pay attention to the color and amount of your menstrual blood to avoid irregular menstruation.