How to increase production if milk supply is insufficient?
With the birth of a child, many mothers will encounter the problem of insufficient milk supply. The colostrum secreted by the mother\’s mammary glands within a few days after delivery is very important. If the milk is insufficient, it will be difficult for the child to receive adequate nutrition. So, what should I do if I don’t have enough milk? How to increase production? Below we will introduce four methods to you.
1. Strengthen breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the best way for children to grow and develop, and it is also the best way to eliminate postpartum milk shortage. When breastfeeding, the mother should adopt the correct posture and ensure that the baby eats enough, at least six times a day. The time and frequency of feeding should also be determined according to the child\’s needs, usually every 2-3 hours. Mothers should pay attention to their own nutrition and ensure that they have adequate fluid and food intake.
2. Increase breast milk secretion
The amount of milk secreted by the human body depends on the development of the pregnant woman\’s mammary glands and the mother\’s demand for the baby. Mothers can use the following methods to increase breast milk production:
(1) Get enough sleep: Proper rest is very helpful in promoting the mother’s milk secretion. Mothers should try to ensure enough sleep, at least 7 hours a day.
(2) Happy mood: Depression and stress can affect breast milk secretion. Mom should stay in a happy mood and reduce stress.
(3) Caress the nipples: Pat, knead, and gently stretch the nipples several times a day to help improve the secretion of prolactin in the mother.
3. Eat foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, insufficient milk supply is caused by poor Qi and blood or postpartum congestion. Mothers can eat more foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as red dates, wolfberries, peanuts, black beans, longan meat, walnuts, etc., to promote blood circulation of the production glands and increase milk production. In addition, eating more lightly and not eating too many irritating foods will also help the secretion of breast milk.
4. Add some traditional Chinese medicine ingredients
In addition to lifestyle and diet adjustments, Chinese medicinal ingredients can also be used to increase milk production. The more common ones include yam, wolfberry, soybean, yam, poria, beef, etc. They can be boiled into soup or stewed into soup, which has a good effect on improving the blood gas and milk production of the mammary gland.
Summary
Insufficient milk supply is a problem faced by many mothers, but mothers should not panic, but should take appropriate measures from multiple aspects. Strengthening breastfeeding, increasing breast milk secretion, eating some foods that promote blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and supplementing some traditional Chinese medicine ingredients are all very effective measures. As long as the mother and child are breastfeeding properly, even insufficient milk will not affect the healthy growth of the child.
