Patient's question:
My wife is 25 years old this year. She just gave birth last month. When the baby is feeding, the milk always sprays out in a jet-like manner. There has been too much milk all along. How can I reduce the amount of milk during the postpartum period?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it may sometimes be due to an overabundance of milk. When you have excess milk, you can use a breast pump to extract it and store it in the refrigerator for the baby to drink. If you don't extract it, it can lead to breast engorgement, the formation of hard lumps, and may even result in inflammation. It is recommended to reduce the intake of foods that can enhance milk production, such as: crucian carp soup, pig trotter soup, millet porridge, and other watery foods.