Patient's question:
Hello! I was born on December 18, 2005, via natural delivery. However, my milk production is very low. When I was in the hospital, my attending doctor prescribed two bottles of "milk-enhancing supplement," which was very effective at the time. My breasts always felt full, and I even needed a breast pump to express milk. But within 15 days, my milk supply became very low.Now, the baby eats for a long time, sometimes up to 2 hours, and during the day, he sleeps for less than an hour before waking up to eat again. Between 8 PM and 12 AM at night, the baby is a bit restless during feeding. Even when I feed him Fēihé Stage 1 formula, he won’t drink it and cries very loudly. Even if he drinks a little, he spits it out shortly after—not in a spitting-up manner. Feeding
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your situation, I think you should first avoid getting anxious and upset, as this can cause your milk to be forced back even if you have it. My situation was similar to yours when I was in the hospital, and I was also prescribed milk-boosting medication, which was quite effective. However, after going home, I couldn’t take care of the baby properly, and the child got sick. My anxiety and frustration caused my milk to dry up completely. I tried many methods, including taking traditional Chinese medicine to boost milk production, but it never returned. So, I advise you not to get upset for the sake of your child’s milk supply. The more anxious you are, the less likely you are to produce milk. Wouldn’t that make the baby suffer more? First, try to keep a positive mindset and then explore various methods. If your mood isn’t good, even if you manage to produce milk, it might make the baby uncomfortable, leading to issues like diarrhea. This is just my personal experience, and I hope it helps you.Additionally, I tried some milk-boosting foods. One was a thick soup made with pig trotters and soybeans, seasoned with very little salt. Another was a soup with clams, scallions, and ginger, cooked into a broth. I was also told that sea cucumber can boost milk production, but I didn’t have the opportunity to try it at the time. If you have the means, you could give it a try. That’s all I can share. These suggestions are just for your reference. Finally, I wish both you and your baby good health.