Patient's question:
I want to ask that I am currently 55 days postpartum, and I have been weaning for about 20 days. However, I still have milk. Can I drink some milk tea to help expel the milk? Afterward, I can focus on breastfeeding exclusively. Will it be affected if I breastfeed exclusively, considering the baby has been drinking formula for so many days?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is recommended that you don't hurry. Generally, after weaning for 20 days, milk production will definitely stop. If you want to focus on feeding exclusively, you can eat more nutrient-rich and hydrating foods, and encourage the child to suckle the nipple more to stimulate milk production, allowing you to focus on breastfeeding. During the breastfeeding process, you can decide to mix-feed based on the amount of milk produced. I hope my explanation helps you.