Is it necessary to feed if there is little breast milk?

Some mothers have less milk after giving birth, and they are particularly worried about affecting the baby's absorption of nutrients, so they buy a lot of infant formula. Due to the different quality of infant formula, the digestion and absorption of babies are quite different, and the nutritional structure is also significantly different. Some parents try to feed their babies mainly through breast milk. Is it necessary to feed their babies even if the amount of milk is very little?

Is it necessary to feed even if the breast milk is very low?

It is necessary to feed the baby even if the milk supply is very little. Milk is very important for babies. Insufficient milk is very common in the early stage, especially in cases of caesarean section. It may also be due to blocked milk ducts. If the baby is fed again, the milk will be unblocked and there will be more milk. It is not necessary to use infant formula instead.

Very little milk may be caused by lumps in the breasts or blocked milk ducts, so no matter how hard you suck, nothing will come out. First, apply hot water to the breasts, then use a manual breast pump, and at the same time rub the lump towards the nipple.

What should I do if my milk supply is very low?

1. After giving birth, the mother's mood fluctuates greatly due to physiological and environmental factors, and she often feels depressed, which will hinder milk secretion. When a mother is depressed, her milk secretion will be greatly reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to create a good living environment and care about their mental health at any time.

2. A balanced diet is the key rule for breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers and fathers should also pay great attention to water supplementation. Because mothers always feel dry mouth, they can replenish water while breastfeeding, or drink more healthy drinks such as fresh fish soup, old hen soup, fresh milk and boiling water. It is enough to supplement water appropriately, so that the supply of milk will be both sufficient and nutritious.

Breast milk contains a lot of nutrients and a lot of antigens that babies need. If you drink milk powder frequently, the baby's nutrition may be insufficient, antibodies may be produced, and it is more likely to cause the risk of various diseases. Therefore, parents should try to focus on breastfeeding. If the milk is not enough, they can use effective methods to stimulate the production of milk.