Patient's question:
Baby has been born for 17 days. I bathe the baby's nipples every day, drink three bowls of soup a day, and have tried all kinds of soups, but the milk is still not much, and it's all clear milk. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Generally, after a woman gives birth, when the placenta is expelled, estrogen secretion increases sharply, while prolactin secretion continues to rise. Moreover, the stimulation of the baby suckling the nipple causes milk to be produced continuously to be consumed by the newborn. The breasts naturally secrete milk. If it is not sufficient for the baby's intake, it is called insufficient milk supply. The main reasons for insufficient milk supply are: 1. Infrequent feeding. 2. Improper feeding and insufficient suckling by the child. 3. Poor nutrition in the mother and inadequate rest.