Patient's question:
Is it possible that certain aspects of a Cesarean section could interfere with milk discharge? I have met three women who all had Cesarean sections at the same hospital, and none of them had enough milk. However, another woman who had a Cesarean section at a different hospital had enough milk for her child. Could a Cesarean section interfere with milk discharge? How can I increase my milk supply?Doctor's answer:
Compared to a vaginal birth, postpartum women produce significantly less milk because after a vaginal birth, the mother can eat dinner immediately, whereas after a cesarean section, she must wait until her intestines are active before eating, and even then, she can only eat a small amount, which may affect milk secretion. If some aspects are not properly addressed during a cesarean section, it doesn't matter. Breastfeeding mothers should drink bone broth, fish broth, and maintain a nutritionally rich and balanced diet. Additionally, the baby should be encouraged to suckle more, as the more they suck, the more milk the mother may produce.