Why does milk come out as soon as I express it, and why can’t the baby get enough to eat?
For new mothers, it is really an anxiety-provoking thing when the baby doesn\’t eat enough and always cries for milk. During the breastfeeding process, the phenomenon of breast milk appearing as soon as you express milk sounds like a good thing, but in fact it is not. Let’s analyze from several aspects why babies don’t have enough to eat and how to solve this problem.
Reasons why breastfed babies don’t eat enough
1. The mother’s mammary glands have not been completely emptied.
When the baby is breastfeeding, if the mammary glands are not completely emptied, it will definitely lead to the baby not being full. Moreover, the slower the milk flows out of the breast, the more often the baby will eat, which will lead to less milk secretion.
2. The baby’s sucking method is incorrect.
Your baby won\’t find the right way to suck right away, it needs to be learned slowly. If the sucking is not done properly, the milk will not flow out quickly enough, and it will be difficult for the baby to get enough nutrients.
3. When the baby is breastfeeding, he does not get the \”menu\” at the back.
When a child first starts breastfeeding, he drinks more milk in the front part, and the starch and fat in the milk are in the last part. If the child does not eat the entire milk flow, it will be difficult to get nutrients and he will easily feel hungry.
How to help your baby eat enough
1. Milking
Before feeding, squeeze out a small amount of milk, squeeze out the air, and put it in a clean cup for later use. Let the mother coat the nipple with milk, which will promote the baby\’s sucking.
2. Change breastfeeding posture
The key to keeping your baby fed is to get enough milk, and feeding posture is also very important. Correct breastfeeding posture can make breast milk flow out faster and also reduce the time it takes for your baby to swallow when feeding.
3. Increase milk production
Mothers should eat more nutrient-rich foods in their diet, such as milk, tofu, eggs, nuts, etc., but they should not eat too much food, otherwise it will cause general discomfort.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Breastfeeding
The advantage of breastfeeding is that breast milk is the most natural food. Breast milk contains antibodies and other substances that can help the baby\’s immunity, which can help the baby\’s body in all aspects. However, the disadvantages of breastfeeding are also obvious. The nutritional content of breast milk is difficult to control, and the amount of milk varies from pregnant woman to pregnant woman. Furthermore, it is impossible to maintain a normal feeding amount of breast milk all the time. Postpartum physical recovery after breastfeeding will be slower, and for those with high-intensity manual labor, it may take longer to recover.
How to tell if the baby is full?
Whether the baby is full or not is generally determined through the baby\’s \”reaction\”. If the time between meals is short, the baby is still hungry and may need another feed. If the baby can sleep peacefully after one feeding, the baby is full. Every baby is different and requires a lot of attention during this process.
Summary
Whether the baby has enough to eat is a question that every new mother will encounter. The most important thing for children to eat is that they need to eat enough nutrientsBreeding requires efforts in many aspects: changing breastfeeding postures, expressing more milk, increasing milk production, etc. The pros and cons of breastfeeding need to be carefully considered and the choice should be based on the actual situation. Finally, to judge whether the child is full, you need to pay more attention and find clues from the baby\’s reaction.
