Breastfeeding guide for new mothers: How to induce lactation
Breastfeeding is the most intimate moment between a mother and her child, but sometimes new mothers may encounter difficulties in inducing lactation. So, how can we induce lactation? This article will elaborate on the following 4 aspects for new mothers.
Aspect 1: Correct breastfeeding posture is the prerequisite for promoting lactation
New mothers should ensure that they and their baby are in correct postures before breastfeeding, which is a prerequisite for successful breastfeeding. Correct breastfeeding posture helps the baby fully absorb milk and stimulates the mammary glands to secrete milk. Specifically, do the following:
First, sit with a straight posture, keep your back straight, stay relaxed, and do not bend over or arch your back, otherwise it will affect the smoothness of the breasts.
Second, the child\’s body should be upright, with the knees slightly raised so that the mouth is aligned with the nipple, and the head should be connected to the body.
Third, put the entire nipple into the baby\’s mouth and let the baby suck the areola into his mouth.
Aspect 2: Regular breastfeeding helps promote lactation
Regular breastfeeding is very helpful for promoting lactation and can promote the secretion of milk by the mammary glands and increase milk production. For this reason, new mothers should set the time and frequency of breastfeeding according to the needs of the baby. Generally, it is better to breastfeed six or even eight times a day, for at least fifteen minutes each time, or every three hours or so.
At the same time, in addition to breastfeeding, new mothers should not forget to massage their breasts regularly to promote mammary gland secretion.
Aspect 3: Good eating habits and adequate water are also necessary conditions for promoting lactation
Good eating habits and adequate hydration are necessary conditions for promoting lactation. New mothers should try to eat nutritious foods, such as red beans, black sesame seeds, walnuts, etc., to appropriately increase their intake of protein, vitamins and calcium.
In addition, new mothers usually need to drink more water to keep their bodies well hydrated. Dry conditions and lack of moisture can reduce milk production in the body.
Aspect 4: Stress and relaxation will affect milk secretion
Stress and relaxation can affect milk production. New mothers should keep a happy mood, relax their body and mind, avoid excessive fatigue and tension, and avoid emotional excitement and excessive anxiety. It can be relieved by listening to music, massage, meditation, etc.
At the same time, don\’t forget to ask your father, grandmother and other relatives to help take care of the baby to reduce your own burden. This will also allow the new mother to stay in a better relaxed state and help promote lactation.
Summary
In short, in order to induce lactation, new mothers need to pay attention to many details such as posture, diet and psychology. Correct breastfeeding posture, regular breastfeeding, good eating habits and sufficient water are essential conditions. At the same time, it is also very important to relax and reduce stress. Only in this way can breastfeeding be smoother and more enjoyable.
