What are the ways to increase breast milk?

Insufficient breast milk is a common problem for many new mothers. Insufficient breast milk will lead to malnutrition of the newborn and is not helpful for the healthy growth of the baby. So what are some ways to increase breast milk? Common folk methods of promoting lactation include pig trotter soup and crucian carp soup, but you must pay attention to the time of eating. If you eat these soups too early after giving birth, it will cause the colostrum to become too thick.

1. Pay attention to diet, rest and develop confidence in breastfeeding. The mother should maintain a happy spirit and have confidence in breastfeeding. She should pay special attention to the combination of work and rest and ensure adequate sleep and rest. It is best to rest synchronously with the baby to reduce interference. Other family members should take good care of the wet nurse, give her more spiritual comfort and encouragement, and take the initiative to share the housework to prevent her from getting tired.

2. Correct unreasonable phenomena in breastfeeding. The most common reason for insufficient breast milk is that the baby does not suck enough. The mother should ensure enough time to feed the baby. Especially for newborns, breastfeeding time may be up to 8 hours a day; babies aged 1 to 2 months should be breastfed 8 to 10 times a day; babies aged 3 months should be breastfed at least 8 times in 24 hours.

3. Avoid the occurrence of "nipple illusion". According to the investigation, babies will develop nipple illusion after three times of artificial feeding. Therefore, we advocate early sucking, 24-hour mother-infant rooming-in, breastfeeding on demand, and avoiding the early use of various artificial nipples and bottles as much as possible. To correct nipple illusion, breastfeeding should be guided before the baby is very hungry or crying. The baby can be awakened by changing diapers, changing body positions, and touching. It is best for the mother to breastfeed in a sitting position, which can make the breasts droop and easier to latch on.

I hope that the above analysis and introduction on methods to increase breast milk can help everyone. I also hope that mothers will not be picky eaters during breastfeeding. The food must be light in the first week after delivery. You can increase nutrition appropriately, or you can eat more foods that promote milk secretion according to your own taste.