Patient's question:
How to make milk come up, the specific methodDoctor's answer:
Hello! Are you referring to insufficient milk supply?Generally, insufficient breast milk is caused by the following factors:
1. Improper feeding
- Newborns are not latched on to the breasts early after birth.
- Demand feeding is not practiced, with insufficient frequency and duration of feeding per 24 hours.
- Incorrect latching.
- Mother and baby separation, using bottles instead of breastfeeding, leading to "nipple confusion," causing the newborn to refuse the breast.
- Painful nipples, making the mother reluctant to let the newborn suckle.
- Early introduction of complementary foods, among other factors, can all lead to insufficient milk supply.
2. Lack of proper guidance
- Healthcare workers fail to provide correct breastfeeding guidance.
- Objective reasons may lead the mother to mistakenly believe she has insufficient milk, resulting in reduced stimulation of the breasts by the newborn and ultimately insufficient milk supply.
3. Temporary reduction in milk supply
- Fatigue, depression, lack of confidence in breastfeeding, illness in the mother or newborn, or the resumption of menstruation can all temporarily reduce milk supply.
4. Other factors
- Poor breast development, breast surgery, inverted nipples, subsequent pregnancy, hypothyroidism in the mother, or the use of certain medications that affect milk production can all reduce milk supply.
If a breastfeeding mother has insufficient milk, measures should be taken to increase milk supply. Regardless of the cause, it is essential to encourage the mother, boost her confidence in breastfeeding, and maintain a positive attitude. Even with a small amount of milk, she should continue to feed on a schedule. Proper diet and rest should be maintained to avoid overexertion, and she should get adequate sleep. A nutritious diet is important, and she should drink more chicken soup, fish