Patient's question:
All symptoms: No symptoms Onset time and cause: Has been like this since the child was born Treatment situation: Has been taking oral medication: What should I doDoctor's answer:
1. Enhance Sucking: Frequent feeding of the baby, avoiding all supplementary foods, boiled water, and juice, and persisting in exclusive breastfeeding can stimulate milk production. This is because the baby's sucking on the nipple promotes the release of prolactin from the mother's pituitary gland, thereby increasing milk secretion.2. Feed from Both Breasts: This not only ensures the baby receives sufficient breast milk but also fully and evenly stimulates milk production.
3. Alternate Sides: During each feeding, switch sides about 2 to 3 times. This can both pique the baby's interest in nursing and simultaneously stimulate milk production from both breasts, ensuring the baby receives adequate breast milk. Generally, the baby may nurse on one side for about 10 minutes, then switch to the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. The mother must alternate sides during every feeding.