What is the reason for less milk?

Many people often encounter the situation of insufficient milk supply in their lives, which includes at least many types, such as underdeveloped mammary glands, blocked mammary glands, or because the baby's recent breastfeeding amount is relatively small, and the breast pump is not used in time. These are all reasons that lead to insufficient milk supply and need to be identified and adjusted in time.

1. Diet adjustment

Before stimulating milk production, you can drink a cup of warm water or some milk-inducing soup, but be careful not to drink coffee. After replenishing enough water, take a deep breath and relax before breastfeeding to make the milk letdown reflex more vigorous.

2. Heat the breasts

Applying hot compresses to the breasts before feeding can stimulate milk secretion. Change the warm towel every 1-2 minutes and apply hot compresses for 15-20 minutes. However, be sure to avoid the nipples to prevent breakage due to high temperature and excessive dryness. In addition to applying warm compresses to your breasts, you can also soak in warm water or take a warm shower.

3. Breast massage

Proper breast massage is a good way to induce the milk ejection reflex. You can massage your breasts in a circular motion from the outside toward the nipple. After stroking them several times, use your fingertips to gently squeeze milk around the areola to help initiate the milk letdown reflex. Or you can use your thumb and index finger to gently pull or rub the nipple, gently massage the breast, and gently stroke it with your fingers or a comb.