Can drinking umbilical cord blood help produce milk?

With the continuous development of science and technology, online information has become overwhelming, and many unfounded remarks have begun to spread. For example, many people say that drinking umbilical cord blood can increase milk production. So can drinking umbilical cord blood help increase milk production? In fact, the answer is no. Pregnant women still need to take scientific measures to induce lactation. They can use dietary supplements such as drinking soup, or they can use massage to induce lactation. Let’s take a closer look below.

Precautions for postpartum milk production

1. Strengthen the baby's sucking. After giving birth, some mothers did not let their babies suck in time when their breasts started to swell. As a result, when their breasts swelled again, the milk could not flow out. After the baby feeds, the prolactin in the mother's blood will increase exponentially. This is because when the baby sucks the nipple, it stimulates the mother's pituitary gland to secrete prolactin, thereby increasing milk secretion. In fact, the less milk the mother has, the more times the baby should suck. Generally speaking, mothers should feed their babies at least 8 times every 24 hours, and each time they should suck on the breast for no less than half an hour. Of course, you should also feed according to your 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 getting enough milk, you can check the baby's diapers. As long as the baby's diapers are changed at least 6 times a day and the baby's weight increases by 500 to 1000 grams in a month, it means the baby is sucking enough milk.

2. Avoid taking medicine. During the breastfeeding period, as a new mother, you must remember not to take any medicine randomly. Because some drugs and foods can affect the secretion of breast milk, such as antithyroid drugs (if you have hyperthyroidism and need to take medication, you should continue to take the medication during breastfeeding. You should seek the advice of a doctor and decide on breastfeeding issues based on the dosage), hawthorn, etc. When you are sick, it is best to see a doctor and take medicine under the doctor's guidance.

3. Improve nutrition and eat a balanced diet. All nutrients in breast milk come from the mother's body. When breastfeeding, a mother consumes about 2100 to 4200 joules of calories every day; the type of food a mother consumes will also directly affect the secretion and quality of milk. Therefore, it is important to consume a balanced diet of various nutrients, 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, fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat or soy products. Vegetables and fruits should also be consumed appropriately. Nutrition during breastfeeding is the same as that in late pregnancy.