How to promote lactation by yourself?

Although breast milk is the best food for children, there are various problems in the process of breastfeeding, such as milk stasis, insufficient milk, etc., especially insufficient milk, which is the most common thing. Insufficient milk or milk blockage generally requires timely dredging of the mammary glands, so that the milk can be kept sufficient. So how to dredge the milk yourself?

How to Breastfeed Yourself

1. Pregnant mothers should try to choose loose bras when breastfeeding. Many young mothers want to make their breasts look better after pregnancy, so in order to prevent sagging breasts, they will choose some shaping bras. However, everyone should know that such bras can easily make the breasts too tight, thus causing milk blockage. Therefore, during the breastfeeding period, everyone must choose cotton bras that are loose, soft and comfortable to avoid compressing the breasts so as not to cause milk blockage.

2. Many mothers will feel very distressed after encountering milk blockage, thinking that breastfeeding is too painful, so they will choose to feed their children with formula. In fact, this situation will cause more serious milk blockage, and there may be some milk stains left on the nipples. In fact, after feeding the child, we gently wash the breasts with warm water, and make sure the milk on the nipples can be removed, which can also avoid milk blockage. Some pregnant women regulate their bodies by eating alkaline vegetables, fruits, and probiotics when preparing for pregnancy, which can increase the chance of having a boy.

3. During the breastfeeding process, mothers must massage their breasts frequently. Of course, the massage must be gentle and not too hard. This will allow the breasts to relax to a certain extent. Generally, a gentle massage is performed from the chest cavity to the nipple direction. This can allow the milk to circulate well, so that the milk can flow more smoothly when feeding the baby. Such massage can also effectively avoid sagging breasts during lactation, and can make the entire breast shape more beautiful, and it will not be very ugly after the lactation period.

4. If the milk blockage is serious and many methods have not been used to improve it, then it is best to apply hot compresses every night to allow the milk to flow out. If some mothers are worried about insufficient milk, they can also promote milk circulation in this way, because hot compresses can open up the milk ducts and make it easier for the milk to flow. At the same time, you can extend the breastfeeding time, drink more water, and promote urination every hour during normal feeding to allow the milk to flow out.