Patient's question:
I am a first-time mother, 28 years old, and currently breastfeeding. Is it harmful for breastfeeding mothers to stay up late?Doctor's answer:
Breastfeeding overtime may lead to abnormal estrogen excretion, affecting milk production. Excessive fatigue can cause milk stagnation, and weakened immunity. Rest more and maintain a proper diet. There are many reasons for insufficient milk supply. Among them, lack of sleep, mental anxiety and worry, and unpleasant events can all trigger low milk production. The function of the breast is to secrete milk to meet the baby's needs. The more the baby suckles, the more milk is produced. Therefore, drink more fluids and encourage the baby to suckle more.