Insufficient milk supply? Try these four methods
The amount of maternal milk is very important for the growth and development of the newborn. However, many new mothers will encounter the problem of insufficient milk supply, which makes many mothers very distressed. Here are four methods to help new mothers effectively increase their milk supply.
1. Continue to breastfeed and protect your nipples from damage
New mothers first need to get enough rest and sleep to ensure that their bodies can fully recover. Consistent breastfeeding is very helpful in increasing the amount of lactation, and the nutrients in breast milk are very beneficial to the development of the baby. Mothers need to reasonably adjust the breastfeeding posture and angle when breastfeeding to ensure that the nipple enters the baby\’s mouth to avoid injury and pull, thereby reducing nipple pain and inflammation and ensuring that the mother can persist in breastfeeding.
2. Drink more water and adjust your diet
New mothers need to increase their water intake during breastfeeding, maintain adequate water intake, and improve the clearance and expansion of the mammary glands. In addition, the mother\’s diet is also related to milk production. She should have a balanced intake of foods rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. For example, lean meat, poultry, fish that are rich in protein, seafood, cereals, beans that are rich in selenium, zinc, copper and other minerals, and fresh fruits that are rich in folic acid, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins C and D. and vegetables.
3. Pay attention to emotional regulation
The mother\’s emotional state is very important to the effectiveness of breastfeeding. Stress and anxiety may lead to reduced breastfeeding, so new mothers need to pay attention to emotional regulation and mental health. You can help yourself maintain a good attitude by keeping your body and mind relaxed, doing appropriate physical exercise, listening to music, communicating with family and friends, etc., thereby increasing your breastfeeding output.
4. Appropriate use of auxiliary measures
When ensuring breastfeeding, new mothers can also try other auxiliary measures, such as using nipple massagers, attending breastfeeding classes, etc., to help increase the amount of maternal lactation. In addition, some traditional Chinese medicine dietary treatments, such as wolfberry, red dates, etc., can also be helpful.
In short, by insisting on breastfeeding, taking good care of the body, adjusting diet, paying attention to emotions, and using auxiliary measures appropriately, new mothers can effectively increase the mother\’s milk supply and provide better nutrition for the baby. I hope these methods can be helpful to mothers.
