Five look: judge whether the baby is? Have a good meal? , mother breast milk? Is it enough? ! If the mother observes that the baby has the following performance, it means that the baby can eat enough, which indirectly means that the new mother has enough breast milk:
Take a look: look at the baby's state when breastfeeding and the number of times of breastfeeding every day.
Every time I breastfeed? Swallow it? This state can last for 10 minutes, the nipple will be released in about 30 minutes, and then it will show a state of satisfaction and pleasure. The average number of breast-feeding times per day is 8- 10, indicating that the mother's breast milk is sufficient;
Second, see if there is a milk array.
Mom has it every time she feeds? Milk array? When you come down, or when you are not feeding, as long as you hear the baby crying, the milk array will also come down, which also shows that there is enough breast milk;
Third look: the baby's sleep state.
A full baby sleeps for 2-3 hours at a time, and the sleep process is relatively stable. There will be no situation of wanting to drink milk from time to time, indicating that the baby is full and the new mother's breast milk is sufficient;
Fourth look: monthly physical examination indicators.
Physical examination can measure the growth index most intuitively. If the baby's growth and development are all normal, it means that breast milk is sufficient. If a healthy baby's development trend is slow or even not up to standard, it is necessary to study the problem of feeding to see if breast milk is enough;
Five look: times of defecation and defecation
If the mother finds that the baby's urine volume is significantly reduced and the number of stools is relatively small, it means that there may be insufficient breast milk; Generally speaking, newborn babies defecate 3-5 times a day, even 8- 10 times in the second half of the month, and the number of urination is uncertain.
Four methods: What if there is insufficient milk? Try these methods of chasing milk. If the baby is not full through observation, it exists. Insufficient breast milk? Situation, need to pay attention to chasing milk, the method is as follows.
Method one. Open the milk early and suck more.
Many lactating mothers know that if you let your baby eat more, you can milk more. Actually, this is because of the baby? Rotten? The action stimulates the mother's breast, and then the pituitary gland will receive a signal to stimulate the prolactin level to rise, and the milk will start to secrete, so that there will be more milk, which will appear when the baby is nursing? Milk array? .
This is actually the principle of milk secretion. Therefore, the earlier you start breastfeeding, the more your baby sucks, the stronger the signal the pituitary gland receives, and the more milk it secretes.
Therefore, it is more important for mothers who chase milk to let the baby suck more when the milk is insufficient. Whether it can suck breast milk or not, as long as the baby needs it, it should be picked up and let him suck for a while. After all, this action can stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete milk.
Method two. Eat a variety of foods, ensure balanced nutrition, and drink soup properly.
For breast-fed babies, the nutrition for their growth mainly comes from breast milk, and the quality of breast milk is guaranteed by the mother's daily diet.
Therefore, lactating mothers should pay great attention to their diet, try not to be picky eaters or partial eclipse, and have a variety of foods every day to ensure balanced nutrition, especially to eat more foods rich in protein, iron and calcium; Avoid spicy food, fried food, barbecue food, pickled food and foods that may cause allergies, because these foods are not good for your baby's health.
For Ma Bao with insufficient breast milk, it is possible to start chasing milk at 1-2 weeks after delivery. Besides a balanced diet and nutrition, she can also drink more soup. However, it is not recommended to drink too greasy soup in the first two weeks after delivery, so as not to block the breasts. Soups that I often drink are crucian carp soup, loofah soup, loach soup, millet porridge, egg drop soup and so on. Wait until 3 weeks after delivery to drink chicken soup, sparerib soup, pork tripe soup, mutton soup, etc. Four weeks after delivery, you can drink pig's trotters, soybean soup, beef soup and so on.
Method three. A good mood can make milk secretion more stable.
What do many new mothers hear most from others during confinement? Don't get angry during confinement, which is not only conducive to physical recovery, but also possible to return to milk? . It is true that many new mothers should have found that when they are in a good mood and have a good rest, there is enough milk for the baby to drink; But if you have a problem with your mother-in-law or take care of your baby at night, you may not have enough to eat the next day.
Yes, the secretion of milk is not only related to the brain, but also to the hormones in the mother's body. If mother doesn't have a good rest and get along well with her family, it will affect the regulation of endocrine system. After endocrine disorders, milk secretion will naturally become unstable, which may reduce milk and even return milk.
It is suggested that postpartum mothers try to keep a happy mood during confinement and postpartum lactation, and have enough rest every day to ensure the baby's milk production.
Method four. Insist on breastfeeding and have confidence.
We often hear that there are many successful mothers chasing milk, but some mothers have tried and failed, except for individual differences. Confidence? It's also important. The self-confidence of the new mother after delivery is the guarantee of a good mood, the motivation to try and persist, and it is easier to succeed.
After trying and persisting, most mothers can still achieve exclusive breastfeeding before the baby is 6 months old. Only 5% of mothers are really short of breasts, but it is also caused by heredity and some diseases.
Ma Jing reminded: As a mother, everyone wants to give the best to the baby, but for the baby without complementary food, breast milk is the best food for the baby! If the new mother's breast milk is insufficient, it can be adjusted by increasing diet nutrition, adjusting work and rest time, increasing breastfeeding times and building confidence. Don't rush to add formula to your baby. Improper addition will only have a negative effect, making breast milk less and less, and finally it is really insufficient breast milk.
Of course, some mothers are short of breast milk because of illness or genetic factors, so don't be too demanding. It can be decided flexibly according to the actual situation. Babies can grow up healthily and happily through mixed feeding or milk powder feeding.