Breastfeeding a baby is one of the most important stages in a woman's life and in the proper development of a baby. If it seems to you that every day there is less and less milk, do not rush to transfer your baby to artificial feeding. Better try to take action to increase lactation.
Instructions
Step 1
Frequent breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to maintain normal lactation. For the first 3 months, rotate your breasts regularly and be sure to express after breastfeeding. You can strain not only in a jar. Pediatricians recommend taking a Seitz shower. To do this, after feeding, wash your breasts with water, the temperature of which should be at least 45 degrees. Massage your nipples and the area around them, then pump milk right in the shower.
Step 2
Normal sleep is beneficial for increasing lactation. Therefore, you need to get enough sleep. Ask your husband, baby's grandmother, or other close family members to give you some time to rest. Only if you are healthy will you be able to provide your baby with uninterrupted breastfeeding.
Step 3
To avoid losing milk, be sure to consume multivitamins and a variety of micronutrients. Include cumin bread, rice, nuts, lettuce, herbs, fruits, and dairy products in your diet. To increase lactation, drink herbal teas, for example, from fennel, lemon balm, black currant. Avoid eating onions and garlic, these foods can change the taste of milk and negatively affect its quality.
Step 4
Buy in the pharmacy "Apilak" - this is royal milk, which is most often produced in the form of tablets. Take 1 tablet 3 times daily for 2 weeks. There is another drug that has a lactotropic effect - "Mlekoin". With regular use of these funds, the production of breast milk increases. However, before you start taking these medications, seek the advice of a specialist.
Step 5
There are also folk ways to increase lactation:
Pour 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds with 1 glass of hot milk and let it brew for 2 hours. Take ½ cup 10 minutes before feeding.
Mix 20 grams of aniseed fruit, 20 grams of dill, 30 grams of fenugreek seeds and 30 grams of fennel fruit. Pour 1 teaspoon of the resulting collection with 1 glass of boiling water and let it brew. Take 1 glass 2-3 times a day 10 minutes before feeding.
Chop 12 walnut kernels, pour 2 glasses of hot milk and let it brew for 2 hours. Take 1/3 cup 10 minutes before feeding.
Step 6
Remember, if you feed your baby correctly, express regularly, eat a balanced diet, take vitamins, and get plenty of rest, you can improve lactation and prolong breastfeeding time.
