What to do with the residual milk in the breast after weaning

Many women choose to breastfeed their babies because breast milk can provide the baby with a lot of nutrition. Weaning is a problem that every breastfeeding mother will face. Many breastfeeding mothers will still have a small amount of residual milk in their breasts after weaning, which will cause milk leakage after weaning. Below I will explain to mothers what to do with the residual milk in the breasts after weaning.

1. What to do with the milk in the breast after weaning

Experts say that it is normal to continue to secrete milk after weaning, as it takes a long time for the relevant hormones in the mother's body to disappear, so mothers do not need to worry too much about it. Generally speaking, women’s milk will basically disappear six months after weaning after giving birth, and they will no longer produce milk.

If a mother finds that she still has milk after weaning, she doesn't need to panic or feed it to the baby because she thinks it's a waste. A better way is to clean her breasts every day and maintain a good mood. You can also use a breast pump to extract some of the milk, but be careful not to empty your breasts.

2. How to wean scientifically

As the baby gets older, the mother has to start weaning the baby. However, because the baby has been drinking breast milk for a long time and cannot adapt to complementary foods, the baby will become upset and uneasy. In fact, there are skills in weaning your baby. It does not happen all at once. Sudden weaning not only causes anxiety to the baby, but may also lead to inadequate nutrition and reduced immunity. Next, let’s take a look at how to wean your baby scientifically.

1. Gradually increase the amount of complementary food: Weaning should be a gradual process. If you add complementary foods to your baby on time, he should be able to eat a considerable amount of food when he is about six months old. At this time, the mother should reduce the number of feedings to only once in the morning and once in the evening.

2. Don’t choose to wean in summer: choose the appropriate time for weaning based on weather changes and the baby’s physical condition. It is best to wean your baby in the cool autumn season, not in the hottest summer. The weather is hot in the summer, and babies are prone to gastrointestinal dysfunction. Weaning at this time is likely to aggravate the situation, and may even cause illness.

3. Reduce the amount of breast milk and pay attention to diet: During weaning, you must pay attention to balanced nutrition. Children grow and develop very quickly, and have a great demand for nutrition. If you do not pay attention to the feeding method and wean them suddenly, the children will not be used to it. If they still do not get enough nutrition, it will easily cause malnutrition and digestive dysfunction. The amount of breast milk should be gradually reduced, and children should be taught to eat with a spoon and a small bowl, and attention should be paid to the type and softness of the food they eat.