Can I still produce milk after the confinement period?

During the confinement period, milk dry up may occur due to some other reasons. When conditions permit, you still want to breastfeed but the confinement period has ended. In fact, you can still increase milk supply after the confinement period. Make sure the baby sucks frequently and massage your breasts frequently. Soaking your feet before going to bed can promote blood circulation throughout the body, and getting a good rest can also help with milk production.

1. Breathe frequently. Just keep sucking. The breast is like a granary. You need to tell it how much you need. Continuous sucking tells the breast that it is not enough, and eventually a balance between supply and demand will be reached! Don't wait until the baby has finished sucking, then you can use a breast pump to continue sucking to increase the amount of milk.

2. Soak your feet in hot compress. Apply a hot towel to your breasts after each feeding to speed up blood circulation. The same applies to soaking your feet. (The best time for late milk production) If the cycle is faster, you should also increase the frequency of feeding. This will create a virtuous cycle and your child's granary will become bigger and bigger. You can add a cup of hot milk when soaking your feet at night, which is very helpful for sleep and milk production.

3. Milk stimulation. The most milk is produced during the milking period. If you learn how to stimulate milk letdown, your milk supply will increase significantly. It is recommended to relax the breasts before feeding. You can gently massage the breasts, gently shake the body forward to the breasts, and make gentle soothing movements to the breasts until the breasts feel more relaxed.

4. Get enough sleep and rest to keep in a good mood. If you take good care of your body, your milk supply will naturally improve. Your mood is the most important thing during the confinement period, so you must learn to regulate yourself.