Many women who are breastfeeding are concerned about the question: is there enough milk for the baby? And it happens that it is really not enough. But this problem is completely solvable, the main thing is patience and a positive attitude.
Instructions
Step 1
Before sounding the alarm, it is worth checking whether the baby really does not have enough milk. There is a simple test. Leave your baby for one day without diapers and carefully monitor how many times he pees. If 10-12 times, then everything is in order, but if only 5-6 times, then you really were not mistaken. If you have an electronic baby scale, another way to check the amount of milk is to weigh the baby before and after feeding. Count the amount per day. It should be 1/5 of the baby's weight.
Step 2
The hormone prolactin, which is produced during breastfeeding by the baby, is responsible for milk production. This is the key to milk production in the following hours. By the way, this hormone is produced most intensively in the body of a nursing mother from 3 am to 8 am. Consequently, night feeds are a guarantee of good and long-lasting lactation. And the release of milk from the breast depends on another hormone - oxytocin. It is also produced when the baby sucks on the breast. Therefore, it is better to feed the baby not on schedule, but on demand.
Step 3
Mom's day regimen is important for good milk production. It is clear that there is a lot of trouble with the baby, but at the same time, the mother must get enough sleep. If you don't have time at night, take a nap with your baby during the day. Walk with your baby for at least 2 hours a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Drink a cup of hot tea half an hour before feeding. Eat right. The diet of a nursing mother should be varied and nutritious. You should consume 700-1000 kcal more per day than usual. Eat more fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and do not forget about meat.
Step 4
After feeding, it is recommended to do a shower massage according to R. H. Zeitz: pour warm water over the breast, which was fed to the baby, massaging in a circular motion from the nipple to the periphery and expressing milk. Do not forget about massage outside the bathroom. Massage your breasts before each feed.
Step 5
When feeding, try to keep you and your baby as undressed as possible to achieve skin-to-skin contact. Relax, rest, you can feed your baby while lying in bed. Sleeping together is also very beneficial for milk production. But even if the baby sleeps separately, do not rush to wean him from night feeding.
Step 6
Breastfeeding moms also have many recipes for improving milk production. Disputes still do not subside - do all sorts of decoctions and juices really increase the amount of milk or a woman psychologically adjusts herself. Still, it is worth trying: - carrot salad dressed with cream or carrot juice mixed with milk; - nettle decoction; - tea with milk; - radish juice with honey. For half a glass of grated radish - a tablespoon of honey. - mix in equal parts cumin, anise, nettle and dandelion roots, pour boiling water over. Take twice daily after meals.
Step 7
The most important thing is a positive attitude and a desire to breastfeed. Do not be afraid of difficulties and do not listen too much to the advice of others. Of course, you can often hear really useful information, but often women who have not been breastfeeding themselves for too long try to prove to you that it is time to supplement with formula. Take your time, believe that everything will work out for you, and that is how it will be! Scientists have proven that, with desire and diligence, it is possible to restore extinct lactation.
