Patient's question:
I've been giving birth for 15 days, but my milk supply is still insufficient. Currently, I'm mixed feeding. The baby might be a bit reluctant to suck because there's not enough milk. How can I solve the equation to make my milk supply sufficient? Additionally, I've been feeling dry mouth and sore throat since giving birth, and my breasts feel soft and rarely get engorged.Doctor's answer:
Your situation should be considered whether it is due to blocked milk ducts leading to poor milk secretion, or related to poor nutrition, overexertion, physical weakness, or insufficient sucking frequency by the baby. It is recommended that you let the baby suck more frequently and can also ask a massage therapist to perform massage to see how effective it is. Additionally, you should not stop feeding the baby just because there is not enough milk. You can consume tongcao (a herb), tongcao carp soup, or tongcao pig trotter soup, which have relatively good effects.