How to replenish milk if the milk suddenly decreases?

The problem of milk is the core issue that affects the growth and development of babies, because breast milk contains a lot of nutrients, and they are all particularly needed by babies. It greatly promotes the growth and development of babies. However, the amount of milk secretion is not so stable. Some mothers will suddenly have less milk. At this time, they need to replenish milk. Let’s see how to replenish milk if the milk suddenly decreases?

1. Increase the number of feedings: 8-12 times or even more. 2. Extend the feeding time : finish feeding one side (about 15 minutes) before feeding the other side. If you switch to the other side too quickly, the baby will only get the foremilk from both breasts. Although this will make him full, the fat content and calories will not be enough. 3. Feed alternately on both sides: After feeding on both sides, let the baby eat again.

4. Double the feeding: After the baby is full, do not put him down to sleep immediately. Instead, hold him for a while, about 10-15 minutes, hold him or carry him upright on your back to keep him awake and let the gas in his stomach out. This way, there will be space in the baby's stomach for another round of feeding. 5. Take off your baby's clothes before feeding: Skin contact can help wake up a sleepy baby and stimulate a baby who is not very engaged to actively feed. If you are afraid that your baby will catch a cold, put a small blanket on his back. 6. Naps and nighttime feedings: Bringing your baby to bed for feedings can help both mother and baby relax, and can also stimulate longer and more frequent breastfeeding. At the same time, lactation hormone levels will also increase. The prolactin level in the mother's body will increase during sleep, and growth hormone will also increase during sleep, and work together with prolactin to increase milk secretion.

7. Get enough rest: Physical and mental relaxation can reduce stress hormones in the body and allow lactation hormones to work more effectively. 8. Imagine the baby, imagine the milk: don’t underestimate the power of thoughts. Correct breastfeeding posture: the baby's mouth is big enough, the lower lip is turned outward, the tongue is over the lower gum, the chin is against the mother's breast, the head is tilted back, and the body is close to the mother's body. He squeezes the mother's breast instead of sucking on the nipple.

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