Patient's question:
What is the reason for a lack of milk after childbirth for a pregnant woman?Doctor's answer:
Hello:It is essential to provide mothers with adequate nutrition and good rest conditions after childbirth. When feeling that milk supply is insufficient, the frequency, duration, and intensity of infant suckling should be increased, with particular attention paid to whether the latch-on position is correct. Ensuring the areola is fully drawn into the mouth is a key factor in increasing milk production.
Some people believe their milk is too thin (commonly referred to as "gray milk") and stop breastfeeding, which is extremely wrong. When milk is secreted, the first milk to be expelled is foremilk, which appears as a greenish watery liquid. It is rich in protein, lactose, vitamins, minerals, and water, and is often mistakenly labeled as "gray milk." In reality, this watery milk is perfectly normal. The milk at the end of a feeding is called hindmilk, which contains more fat and appears white. It provides over 50% of the total energy in breast milk and is crucial for the baby to feel full. Therefore, both foremilk and hindmilk are essential for infant growth.
A feeding duration of 15–20 minutes ensures that both foremilk and hindmilk are consumed. If breastfeeding still feels insufficient after using these methods, under the guidance of a doctor, Chinese and Western medications can be used to stimulate milk production.
Stewed pig trotters with peanuts is an excellent food for boosting milk supply.