20 days after confinement, my milk supply suddenly decreased

Many mothers like to feed their babies with their own breast milk. Every time they feed their babies, they feel satisfied and happy. However, many mothers who have been in confinement for 20 days have encountered an embarrassing situation, that is, after only 20 days of confinement, their breast milk has suddenly decreased, but their babies still cry and make a fuss every day and want to drink milk. Insufficient milk really makes the mothers more worried. So, what is the reason for the sudden decrease in breast milk after 20 days of confinement?

Why is there a sudden decrease in breast milk after 20 days of confinement?

Blockage of the nipple or milk ducts in the front of the breast results in breast pain but no milk secretion. Because of anger or inability to breastfeed, the breasts have a physiological need to stop milk production. Some of the milk ducts that have stopped producing milk no longer produce milk, which naturally reduces the appetite. Pregnant women should drink more light soup in the early stages. Do not intentionally add oil when making soup. Salad oil is the best. Do not add seasonings, because seasonings can reduce milk production, while other raw oils can deposit fat. Pregnant women should maintain a happy mood and never get angry, as getting angry will easily lead to a decrease in milk production. Pregnant women should pay more attention to rest and ensure adequate sleep quality.

How to prevent insufficient breast milk

1. Effectively control the frequency of breastfeeding, not too little: Not breastfeeding for a long time or increasing the interval between breastfeeding will not only be detrimental to the secretion of milk, but will also cause insufficient milk.

2. Feed breast milk in the right way and let the baby suck milk by himself: newborn babies do not suck breasts as soon as possible after birth, and are not fed on demand; mother and baby products are separated, and glass bottles are used to feed breast milk, resulting in "nipple hallucinations", causing newborns to be unwilling to suck milk; mothers are unwilling to let their babies suck because of nipple pain, etc., all of which can lead to insufficient milk.

3. The baby's sucking time should be sufficient: the frequency of breastfeeding and the sucking time should be sufficient every 24 hours, so that the baby can suck on both breasts for 5-10 minutes. If the baby falls asleep while drinking milk, you should gently pat the cheek to wake him up.

When mothers notice a certain decrease in breast milk during the 20th day of confinement, they don't need to worry too much, as it is normal. Usually you should maintain a good emotional state, because if you are depressed, it will affect the flow of milk. In addition, you should also pay attention to the proper combination of diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink more nutritious soups. In this way, you can make your body better and excrete more breast milk.