In order for a nursing mother to receive milk, a number of elementary rules must be observed. Doctors have come to the conclusion that almost every woman can breastfeed her baby. You just need to have some knowledge in this matter.
What promotes milk production
Breast milk is the healthiest food for your baby. The importance of breastfeeding for the health of the newborn should not be underestimated. In addition, this feeding method is also very convenient. A young mother produces milk that does not need to be boiled. You also don't need to worry about the degree of freshness.
Often women complain that they have very little milk and the child is not full. In fact, there are many ways to stimulate lactation. The simplest and most effective is frequent latching of the baby to the breast. Stimulating the nipples results in the release of certain hormones that are responsible for the arrival of milk.
It is for this reason that modern doctors recommend feeding babies not by the clock, as it was before, but on demand. The more often the baby asks for breast, the better.
The skin-to-skin contact leads to increased lactation. Young mothers need to often hold babies in their arms, hug, stroke. Some pediatricians advise you to try sleeping together.
Do not worry that milk will run out if your baby suckles frequently. It arrives in such quantity as is needed at the moment. If a woman for some reason cannot feed her baby, and her breasts are swollen, she needs to express milk. This will help relieve discomfort and provoke a new flush.
Milk arrives heavily at night, so doctors advise against giving up night feedings. This can lead to lactation problems.
Nutrition and breastfeeding
Milk is made from blood components, but nutrition can affect its composition. Certain foods and drinks are known to stimulate milk production. In order for it to arrive at an increased rate, you need to drink more fluids. In this case, it must be warmed up. It is best to consume it 10 minutes before feeding. You can buy a ready-made collection at the pharmacy to enhance lactation, or purchase dried herbs and brew them.
The arrival of milk is facilitated by the use of decoctions of cumin, anise, nettle. To prepare milk tea, you can pour the guest of dried nettle leaves with a liter of boiling water, insist for several hours, strain and use 2-3 tablespoons before each feeding.
Strengthening lactation is facilitated by the use of tea with milk. Cow's milk can be simply added to ready-made tea, but it is even better to brew a drink based on it. To do this, pour a spoonful of dry tea leaves into milk and boil.
