What to do if your milk supply suddenly runs low

Postpartum mothers generally have to take on the responsibility of breastfeeding their babies, but some mothers may experience a sudden decrease in milk supply. So what should they do if their milk supply suddenly decreases? This makes many mothers feel helpless. In fact, there are many reasons for the sudden decrease in milk supply. Mothers must find the correct pathogen based on their own situation and ensure that their babies get enough breast milk.

Mothers should remember that it is not the amount of milk secreted that determines how much the baby eats, but the more the baby sucks, the more milk will be produced. So don't limit the number of times you breastfeed. Feed your baby as long as he wants to breastfeed. This will stimulate the mammary glands to produce sufficient milk.

Some mothers worry that their babies cannot take in comprehensive nutrition, so they add complementary foods to their babies early. Just think about it, the baby's appetite is not big. If part of it is taken up by complementary food, how can he suck more mother's milk? So adding complementary food should be done step by step and cannot be advanced at will.

Some mothers may suffer from postpartum depression due to the drastic changes in hormones after childbirth. If this is coupled with the fatigue from breastfeeding and the psychological pressure of worrying about insufficient milk, this anxious and nervous mood will affect the secretion of milk. Therefore, mothers should maintain a happy mood so that they can produce more milk.

Mothers should not be picky eaters and should focus on the absorption of comprehensive nutrients. During breastfeeding, they should especially eat more foods that can help milk production, such as crucian carp and pig's trotters, drink more soup, and pay attention to water intake. This can ensure the secretion of sufficient and nutritious milk.

I hope the above analysis about sudden lack of milk supply can help mothers. I also hope that mothers will not be picky about food, but focus on the absorption of comprehensive nutrition, like more protein-rich foods, and drink more soup in normal times. This will ensure that their own milk supply is sufficient and that the baby has enough milk.