In the first hours and days after the birth of the child, the main task of the mother is to feed the newborn and only then take care of him. Therefore, you should try and make every effort and knowledge to increase the volume of breast milk and not leave your baby without the nutrients he needs.
Instructions
Step 1
Milk production develops gradually. And if the first days the baby is content with a small amount of it, then on the second and third day he needs a full amount of food. And several factors affect the volume of breast milk. These include nutrition for a nursing mother, proper breastfeeding and pumping, as well as physical and emotional well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Step 2
To increase your breast milk supply, eat healthy, nutritious, and varied. In the first days after birth, drink more liquid - sweet tea with milk, milk, compote. Eat dairy products - cheese, butter, sour cream. Include in the diet foods that stimulate the production of breast milk - brewer's yeast, halva, nuts, watermelons, cumin and nettle tea, 1 tablespoon each. 3 times a day (20 g of dry grass per 1 liter of water). Try small amounts of everything and don't use all of them at once.
Step 3
From the first hours after birth, breastfeed your baby more often. Apply 8-9 times to your chest instead of 7 times. This is the most effective remedy for increasing breast milk production. Follow the correct feeding technique to ensure that the baby is completely gripping the nipple with the areola.
Step 4
Express your breasts after each feed, even if there is nothing left in your breasts. Expressing even a small amount stimulates the mammary glands and milk production. In addition, frequent pumping develops the breasts and makes the nipples less painful while breastfeeding. If you need help with your pumping technique, see your doctor or doctor on call.
Step 5
Get enough sleep, rest, and take long walks with your baby. This is useful for stabilizing the nervous system, which is quite unstable after childbirth, and for physical well-being. Avoid stress and unpleasant situations. All of this indirectly affects milk production.
