Patient's question:
I am 26 years old, and I have two children who are two and a half months old. They were born via cesarean section. My milk supply has always been insufficient, and I need to supplement about one-fifth of their total daily milk intake with formula. I pay attention to eating more protein every day, such as lean meat and eggs. Moreover, when my breasts become engorged and I nurse, I can only feed them three or four times, even then, the milk is still not enough. Is it because my children are eating too much, or is it that I produce too little milk? If I produce too little milk, does it have anything to do with the size of my breasts? I heard there are drugs that can boost milk production. Is it necessary for me to take them?First follow-up question: What are the drugs and home remedies for increasing milk supply?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, having small breasts is not directly related to milk production. I suggest you improve your nutrition. You can eat more animal organs in terms of food therapy, such as liver, intestines, and beans. High-protein foods like pig trotters, chicken, fish, and shrimp can also help. Alternatively, you can grind walnuts and peanuts, mix them with brown sugar, and eat them with rice porridge to promote milk production.