Wise nature conceived in such a way that at first the baby does not need anyone but the mother. She is both a source of love, and a source of warmth, and a source of food. But some women find it difficult to breastfeed. And over time, they notice that milk becomes less, and the baby cries from malnutrition. The only way out, as it seems to them, is supplementation. But there is no need to rush to transfer the baby to the formula, breastfeeding can be restored.
Instructions
Step 1
Drink as much as possible. This can be a special herbal preparation to improve lactation or regular tea. The daily amount of fluid consumed should be at least one and a half to two liters.
Step 2
Remove all bottles and teats. Many people think that a pacifier is a necessary attribute for any infant to help calm down and satisfy the sucking reflex. But this is not the case. The pacifiers are man-made for convenience … no, not a baby. Mom! The modern woman is busy not only with childcare. As a rule, the whole life lies on it and even more. There is not enough time to respond to every squeak of the child. Therefore, a woman finds a way out in a dummy. Gripping the breast for sucking is different from gripping the nipple. The baby gets used to the pacifier and cannot pick up the breast correctly. As a result, he is unable to effectively suck milk.
Step 3
Breastfeed your baby as often as possible. The hormone prolactin is responsible for milk production. The more often the breast is stimulated, the more prolactin is produced. And the amount of milk depends on its quantity. Even if your chest seems to be empty, you still need to offer it to your child. A few sucking movements he does will help him produce prolactin.
Step 4
Feed the baby with a spoon or syringe without a needle. Despite the fact that such feeding is time-consuming and tiresome for the mother, it satiates the baby, but at the same time does not satisfy the sucking reflex. Therefore, after a while, the child will demand the breast and will gladly try to suck something out of it. An even more convenient way to feed your hungry baby is the SNS feeding system. From the container with the mixture, the thinnest tubes depart, which are fixed near the mother's nipple. The baby sucks on the breast, and the mixture flows through the tubes. The advantage of this system is that, despite artificial feeding, the baby's sucking stimulates the mother's breast. Therefore, after a while, the mother will have more milk, and the amount of formula consumed will decrease. Gradually, supplementation can be removed completely, the baby will not notice the transition to full breastfeeding.
