What to do if milk is not flowing

For a newborn baby, the only source of nutrition for the body comes mainly from breast milk. Therefore, the amount of maternal milk secretion is very important. The child's digestive ability is not yet fully developed, and there is no suitable method to replace breast milk. Sufficient milk can ensure the healthy development of the child. If you have milk obstruction, you should take it seriously and actively resolve the issue to prevent bad consequences. So, what should you do if your milk is not coming in? Let’s take a closer look below.

Start breastfeeding early and breastfeed frequently:

The person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. If a mother fails to breastfeed her baby soon after birth or if the interval between feedings is too long, it can cause breast engorgement. Therefore, if a mother starts breastfeeding early and breastfeeds frequently, the problem of breast engorgement can be effectively solved.

Express excess milk for future use:

Some mothers have plenty of milk, and the baby does not have enough time to feed, resulting in breast engorgement. At this time, the mother can squeeze out the excess milk and store it in the refrigerator for emergency use. However, it is important to ensure that the cleaning, disinfection and refrigeration conditions of the breast pump and milk storage bottles meet the standards, otherwise they should be dumped. Sometimes due to various reasons, the mother is unable to breastfeed in time, resulting in breast engorgement. At this time, the mother can quietly squeeze out some milk.

Express the swollen milk in time to prevent the milk ducts from being blocked and forming lumps, or causing difficult problems such as mastitis.

Timely dredge blocked breast ducts:

When breastfeeding, mothers often encounter blocked milk ducts. What mothers need to do at this time is to clear the milk ducts in time.

Specific method: You can let the baby suck more, or you can apply a hot towel to the breast and comb from the sides of the breast towards the nipple. Hot compress plus massage can effectively unclog the blocked milk ducts.

Soak breasts in warm water:

If a mother's milk is engorged, she can put a basin of warm water on her knees, bend her upper body to her knees, let her breasts soak in the basin, and gently shake her breasts. Gravity will allow the milk to flow out more easily.

Go to the hospital promptly:

If the mother's breast engorgement is severe and cannot be resolved through the above methods, or if there are signs of mastitis, the mother should go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying breastfeeding.

I hope this introduction on what to do if milk is blocked will be helpful for mothers. If the mother's body cannot secrete enough milk, it will directly affect the growth of the child. You can take these measures to improve it, and the effect is very ideal. There are many factors that lead to milk obstruction. If there is no persistent change, it is best to go to a regular hospital for a comprehensive examination.