Patient's question:
I am breastfeeding. After the baby spits up, I still need to feed him. How many hours after breastfeeding is the milk no longer considered fresh and needs to be expressed?Doctor's answer:
The duration of breastfeeding for babies is generally 6 to 12 months. During the weaning period, milk is gradually reduced rather than eliminated all at once. If a nursing mother does not pay attention to her diet and lifestyle during the weaning period, her breasts may swell several times their normal size, causing severe pain and long-term consequences. When starting to wean, you can drink some formula milk daily and try to encourage the baby to drink more cow's milk while stopping the night and bedtime feedings. Spitting up is a normal physiological phenomenon. After spitting up, it is best not to breastfeed immediately, with a waiting period of more than half an hour.