How to increase milk supply after the confinement period

During the confinement period, due to illness or other reasons, the baby was not fed in time, which led to the phenomenon of milk dry up. However, many parents still choose to let the baby drink breast milk, especially the mother, because this is the only connection with the baby after the baby is born, and breastfeeding is also more convenient and saves money. Therefore, after discovering the dry up of milk, the mother should increase the number of feedings and squeeze out the remaining milk after the baby finishes eating. The mother should also maintain a good mood and massage the breasts frequently.

1. Increase the number of feedings

Mothers can increase the frequency of breastfeeding to give their breasts sufficient stimulation.

2. Empty the milk after breastfeeding

If there is not enough milk, you can use artificial milk expression and a breast pump to promote milk secretion. This more stimulation will help to recover the milk.

3. Get enough sleep

You must keep in sync with your baby during the confinement period. More rest will help you produce more milk. No matter how big the matter is, it is not as important as your baby's food.

4. Happy mood

The mother’s mood is very important. It not only affects postpartum recovery, but also affects the secretion in the human body. A good mood will lead to more milk secretion.

5. Pay attention to your diet

During the confinement period, mothers should pay attention to their diet and strictly follow the rules of "excretion, adjustment, supplementation and nourishment", eat small meals frequently, avoid spicy and greasy food, and mix meat and vegetables. After weaning, you can drink rice wine and egg soup with crushed peanuts, frangipani with crushed sesame seeds, and pig's trotter and peanut soup, which have very good effects.

6. Breast massage

You can ask a professional lactation consultant to massage your breasts to clear blocked milk ducts.