What are the reasons for insufficient milk after childbirth? What should I do if I have insufficient milk after childbirth?

Many mothers will encounter this problem after giving birth: not enough breast milk. If there is not enough breast milk, the baby cannot be fed. They can’t bear to see the baby go hungry. Why does insufficient milk occur?

1. One of the main reasons for insufficient milk after childbirth is blocked breasts, which is related to each person's physical constitution. If this problem occurs, you can ask a professional lactation consultant to help you. In addition, if a woman is depressed after childbirth or suffers from depression, it will also affect the secretion of milk. Most mothers should pay attention to relaxing themselves so that they can have sufficient milk.

2. Insufficient milk may also be caused by insufficient nutrition of the mother. Some women refuse to eat nutritious food in order to lose weight during pregnancy or even after giving birth. Drinking too little soup will also cause insufficient milk. In addition, if the mother is afraid of breastfeeding and the baby does not suck enough, it will also affect the secretion of milk. The mother should be mentally prepared. Breastfeeding is not a terrible thing.

1. Diet adjustment. You can drink more nutritious broth, such as chicken soup, fish soup, pork rib soup, crucian carp soup, pig's trotter soup, etc. You can eat more high-protein and high-fat foods, such as eggs, prawns, lean meat, etc.

2. The baby should suck more. There is an old saying among the people that milk comes from eating, and the more you eat, the more milk you will get. In other words, the more stimulation you have, the more milk your breasts will produce, so you can increase the number of breastfeeding sessions.

3. Use traditional Chinese medicine, such as Xiaru Yongquan powder or lactation-inducing tablets.

4. If the low milk supply is caused by blocked milk ducts, you can apply hot compress for about three to five minutes before breastfeeding, or find a lactation therapist to massage and unclog the breasts.

If a woman does not have enough milk, she can eat more foods that promote milk secretion, preferably high-nutrition and easily digestible soups, such as crucian carp tofu soup, peanut pig's trotter soup, red date black chicken soup, soybean pork ribs soup, etc. You can increase the number of feedings appropriately to let the baby suck more breasts to stimulate the secretion of milk. And when feeding, you should alternate between breasts on both sides. In addition, you can also massage the breasts appropriately to stimulate the secretion of milk. It is recommended that women keep warm during lactation, avoid cold, pay attention to more rest, and avoid strenuous exercise. Pay attention to a light diet, balanced nutrition, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Keep a good mood, maintain a regular work and rest schedule, strengthen personal hygiene care, and have regular check-ups.

First of all, you need to master the correct breastfeeding method and posture. In addition, you must eat more soup in your diet.

For example, crucian carp soup, pork ribs soup, chicken soup, etc. In addition, you should maintain a good attitude and not be impatient. You should get enough sleep every day. You can also go to a professional Chinese medicine department to prescribe some Chinese medicine for milk production.