What to do if the mother secretes too much milk

After giving birth, the mother secretes enough milk to ensure that the baby's body provides the nutrition it needs. However, if the amount of milk secretion is too large, it will cause a lot of trouble. The excess milk must be squeezed out, otherwise the breasts will feel swollen. If this continues for a long time, it may even cause mastitis, which makes mothers very concerned about the solution to the large amount of milk secretion. So, what should a mother do if she secretes too much milk? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Apply hot compress before milking, and massage while applying, massaging in circles from the base of the breast to the nipple. Wait until the hard areas that were pressed become softer before milking.

2. Put the expressed breast milk into a clean container. When adding refrigerated milk to the milk in the freezer, remember that the newly added milk should be less than the originally frozen milk, otherwise the frozen milk will be thawed by the newly added milk.

3. Leave some space in the container containing breast milk. Do not overfill or seal the lid too tightly to prevent it from freezing and bursting.

4. When using plastic bags, it is best to put them in two layers to prevent them from breaking. Squeeze out the air and leave a 1-inch gap (do not fill it up), then tighten it and stand it upright. Place it in a cylindrical container and let it stand up when frozen (if you want to store breast milk for a long time, it is best not to use plastic bags).

5. When storing breast milk, divide it into small portions of about 2 to 4 ounces and put them on ice (60 to 120CC). This makes it convenient for family members or nannies to feed the baby according to the baby's appetite without wasting it. Label each small portion of breast milk and write down the date.

6. Milk leakage is relatively common among breastfeeding mothers. Mothers who have milk leakage problems must not be too anxious, but should stay calm and relaxed. You can wear a suitable bra to lift your breasts, making sure your nipples are not lower than horizontal.

7. Prepare some clean towels or breast pads to carry with you for wiping or to prevent clothes from getting wet.

8. Buy a "breast protector" and wear it. If milk leakage occurs, the leaked milk can flow into the breast protector and will not flow elsewhere.

9. When you feel your breasts are swollen, you should feed or express the milk in time.

10. When attending public occasions, empty your breasts in advance and wear a bra with protective pads. In an emergency, you can cross your hands and press your breasts hard to prevent the milk from flowing out quickly. Know where the bathroom is and prepare spare clothes in advance for easy disposal and changing.

I think everyone should be clear about what to do if a mother secretes too much milk. There are many ways to solve the problem of excessive milk secretion in postpartum women. These are relatively effective methods. Mothers can try them and they can often achieve immediate results. In addition, mothers should pay attention to their daily diet. Some foods may increase the secretion of milk, which is also something that should be paid attention to.