Two months of breastfeeding, less milk

During pregnancy, most pregnant women can clearly feel their breast pain. This is a normal physiological phenomenon caused by the breasts of pregnant women secreting milk. In the medical field, it is generally believed that children who grow up with breast milk have better intellectual and physical development, so milk is also one of the main sources of nutrition for children. However, many mothers experience a decrease in milk supply after two months of breastfeeding. The child's nutritional supply cannot keep up, which makes many pregnant women worried. What should they do at this time?

What to do if the milk supply decreases two months after delivery

1. Breastfeed frequently and let your baby suck your nipple more. The mother should feed the baby once every 2 to 3 hours, but still need to feed according to the baby's needs. Feed your baby whenever he is hungry. The more you feed him, the more milk he will produce. As for whether the baby is drinking enough milk, you can check the baby's diapers. As long as he changes at least 6 to 7 diapers a day, it means the baby is sucking enough milk.

2. Try not to supplement with formula milk. If the mother herself does not have any special conditions, such as mumps, fever, ruptured nipples, etc., she should try to let the baby eat breast milk. Feeding infant formula can make your baby less hungry, which reduces the chance of sucking breast milk. As a result, the mother's milk supply will naturally decrease.

3. Replenish water, eat a balanced diet, and don’t rush to lose weight. Breastfeeding people should pay attention to their nutritional intake. Basically, you need to eat a balanced diet. When breastfeeding, about 2,100 to 4,200 joules of calories are consumed every day. The types of food the mother consumes will also directly affect the secretion and quality of breast milk. Therefore, it is important to consume a balanced variety of foods, including the five major nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Breastfeeding mothers should pay special attention to the absorption of calcium and iron, which can be obtained from milk or soy products.

Causes of insufficient milk supply after childbirth

1. The baby is in a period of rapid growth. Around two to three weeks, six weeks, and three months are the fastest growth stages for babies. During this time, the baby will frequently ask to suck milk, which can be said to be the baby's instinct to increase the mother's milk production. If other foods are added at this time, it will hinder the increase of milk.

2. Malnutrition of breastfeeding mothers. Mothers should pay more attention to nutrition on a daily basis and should not lose weight excessively to avoid affecting the secretion of milk. It is best to eat more protein-rich foods, drink an appropriate amount of liquids, and pay attention to whether your nutrition is balanced.

3. The artificial breast pump is damaged or does not know how to use it. Sometimes the mother has returned to work and uses a breast pump to express breast milk to feed the baby, but she does not expect that the more she squeezes, the less breast milk she produces. At this time, please check whether the artificial breast pump is damaged. However, since most artificial breast pumps do not have the ability to increase breast milk production like the baby's mouth, you must be patient and take your time when pumping.

4. Influence of drugs. If a mother takes contraceptives containing estrogen, or is receiving certain medications for illness, it may sometimes affect milk production. At this time, you should avoid using these medications. When seeing a doctor, you should let the doctor know that you are breastfeeding.

5. The mother does not get enough sleep and is under too much stress. Being a mother is very mentally and physically demanding. It is recommended that mothers relax and take more time to rest to solve the problem of temporary lack of milk.