What should I do if my mother suddenly has less milk?

When a mother is feeding her baby, she may suddenly feel that her milk supply has become less, and she may worry that it may affect breastfeeding. There are many reasons why a mother's milk supply suddenly decreases. It may be related to the mother's diet and psychological emotions. At this time, it is necessary to emphasize nutrition, especially eating more foods that promote milk secretion, so as to ensure the healthy development of the baby. Let’s take a look at this aspect.

What should I do if the mother suddenly has less milk?

1. Good mood: Whether breast milk is sufficient is closely related to the psychological factors and emotional feelings of the new mother. Therefore, mothers should not be impatient or irritable under any circumstances, and face everything in life with a calm and happy attitude;

2. Suck more. The less milk the mother has, the more times the baby should suck. Since the baby's sucking force is greater, the baby's mouth can be used to massage the areola. The more you feed, the more milk you produce;

3. Empty the breasts: Mothers should have more skin contact with their babies. The baby's sucking on the nipple is the best stimulation for the secretion of breast milk.

Why did the mother suddenly stop breastfeeding?

1. The mother did not get enough rest

The mother goes through the early, middle and late stages of pregnancy until the baby is born. After taking off the "big ball", her normal sleep and rest schedule is disrupted, making it easy for her to not get enough rest and become fatigued. If the mother does not get enough rest, the lactation reflex will also be affected. The quality of breast milk also suffers.

2. The mother is in a bad mood

After the baby is born, it is not only yourself who has to take care of the baby, but also the mother-in-law. Some mothers will inevitably have disagreements with their mother-in-law when taking care of the baby. The mood of some pregnant mothers will be affected, and the emotions suppressed in their hearts will also cause less and less milk secretion.

3. The mother is not feeling well

Mothers may also catch colds, fevers, headaches, etc. during breastfeeding. Being ill is likely to cause the mother to stop breastfeeding. Some mothers choose to wean their babies for fear of transmitting diseases to their babies. This reduces the number of times the baby sucks milk and also affects the secretion of milk. Therefore, if a mother has a cold or fever, it is recommended to listen to the doctor's advice and choose an appropriate breastfeeding method.

4. The mother may have some milk blockage

Blockage of the mammary glands causes milk blockage, which is also the reason for the reduction of milk secretion. If the milk congestion is serious, it can easily induce mastitis. Therefore, the mother needs to clear the mammary ducts in time to ensure the smooth flow of milk.

5. The mother did not insist on emptying the milk

Some mothers have plenty of milk, but their babies cannot eat much breast milk, so the mothers leave the remaining milk in their breasts without emptying it in time. This will only make the milk secretion less and less. Therefore, the mother must insist on expressing milk on time every day to empty the remaining milk in the breasts so that the milk supply will be sufficient.

6. The mother eats the wrong food

The mother should have adequate nutrition during the confinement period, but she should also pay attention to some dietary principles. If the mother does not have enough Qi and blood, she will not be able to secrete milk. Also, if a mother accidentally eats foods such as leeks, peppercorns, bitter gourd, etc. during breastfeeding, it is easy to cause milk dryness. Therefore, although the mother needs to take a lot of supplements after delivery, there are still some details that she should pay attention to and be vigilant about.