Does yogurt reduce milk production or stimulate lactation? Issues that need attention in lactation

For new mothers, the two most distressing things are the baby's inexplicable distress and insufficient breast milk. Mothers with insufficient milk will try various methods to stimulate lactation. There is a lot of controversy about yogurt. Some people say that yogurt stimulates lactation, but some people say that yogurt reduces lactation. If yogurt cannot stimulate lactation, then what can mothers with insufficient milk eat to ensure sufficient milk?

1. Yogurt does not affect lactation

Drinking yogurt does not affect lactation, but since yogurt contains additives, it is best for breastfeeding women not to eat it.

2. Lactation precautions

1. Sucking on demand and feeding your baby persistently is the best way to ensure milk supply.

2. Sucking more: Place the baby next to the mother and feed the baby whenever necessary. The intervals at night can be longer, but feeding must not be skipped. In addition, the feeding time on each side should be appropriately extended.

3. Mothers should eat more foods containing sufficient protein: milk, dairy products, meat, fish, as well as vegetables, fruits and berries. If you can drink a cup of tea with milk, yogurt, candied fruit or rose flowers 10-15 minutes before feeding, your milk supply will increase.

4. Avoid stimulating foods such as strong tea, alcohol, etc. that affect milk secretion.

5. Live a regular life, keep a good mood and avoid excessive fatigue. Mental excitement and happiness will increase the level of prolactin in the body, thereby increasing milk production as quickly as possible.

6. To avoid distractions while breastfeeding, you can close the door and draw the curtains to make the surrounding environment quiet.

7. Psychological adjustment: First of all, you must believe that you have the ability to feed your baby. Only with this confidence can you persist in breastfeeding. Secondly, relax yourself, get enough rest and have a happy mind, which can promote the secretion of prolactin. Third, have more contact with your baby. The child’s skin, movements, expressions and smell are all promoters of prolactin secretion.

3. Lactation Diet

1. Food to stimulate lactation: There are many folk dietary recipes that can be used to stimulate lactation. Such as fresh crucian carp soup, pig's trotters stewed with peanuts, glutinous rice wine and egg flower soup, etc.

2. Drug-induced lactation: Some drugs can also promote lactation, but they should be used under the guidance of a doctor.