Patient's question:
Cesarean section has started for a week, and the milk supply is still quite abundant. Later, the baby had high jaundice and was hospitalized for six days. I used a breast pump for five days, and the milk supply decreased day by day. After the baby was discharged, the milk was not enough to eat. The milk never became soft. The baby didn't eat at night, and by the third day, it still wouldn't increase. It was just a little hard, and the baby would soften it up after eating once. I don't know if it's weaning or blocked milk. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description of the condition, it is inferred that due to the lack of newborn suckling, milk production is temporarily insufficient.Recommendations:
- Pay attention to rest, enhance nutrition, and maintain a balanced diet.
- Base your main meals on light vegetable soups.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Breastfeed on demand.
- You can have snacks between meals (such as soy milk, milk, water, or pastries).
- Encourage the newborn to suckle more to stimulate the release of prolactin.
Additionally, for patients who have undergone a cesarean section, their dietary condition and care during recovery are also very important. Patients must pay attention to rest and engage in appropriate activities to avoid unnecessary injuries.