My milk supply has always been quite abundant. Friends around me asked me if I had any secret tips or milk-boosting products. I thought that my mood and food were obviously helpful! (Recommended reading: Peanuts and pig’s feet are the most classic delicacies for breast-feeding mothers to make milk in their private rooms)

My daughter is one year old, which means that my life as a cow has also entered the first anniversary. Only those who have experienced the years of nursing mothers will understand how much perseverance this job requires. It is a marathon that tests endurance. Looking back on my first breastfeeding experience, I took Xia Tian from the hands of the nurse two hours after giving birth in the hospital. The baby has begun to have a milk-seeking reaction, and its small mouth is opened as wide as possible. The scene is like the common chicks in Discovery waiting for their mother to feed them. The feeling of this moment will be unforgettable for the rest of my life. But the happiness did not last long. It was accompanied by the discomfort of breast engorgement and the involuntary ticking of the breasts. All the processes made me, a new mother, very depressed. At that time, I felt that my life was going to be destroyed. . Fortunately, my husband kept encouraging and helping me through that dark period. The first tip is to open the mammary glands

I had my confinement in the confinement center for the first two weeks, and the nurses would carefully teach and assist me in the correct way of expressing milk. Many mothers often think that they have no milk, but their breasts are so swollen that they feel uncomfortable, like what is commonly known as stone milk. In fact, this principle is like a clogged water pipe and no water flowing out. At this time, massage and hot compress are used to relieve chest discomfort. During massage, start from the lymph nodes in the armpit and peripheral area of ??the chest, slowly press in circles, and finally use your thumb and index finger to gently press around the areola to express milk. out. The first press will be really painful! But believe me, it will be much easier after your breasts are cleared. The second secret, eating habits

During the confinement period, the most common thing is soup and water. In fact, the more water you add, the more raw materials you can use to make milk. The second thing is to pay attention to what you can't eat. For example, leeks and barley tea will eliminate milk. Donkey fish soup, red date water, and my favorite fermented eggs. Perhaps because these milk-producing foods are my favorite things to eat, the amount of milk is always quite sufficient. In addition, pearl milk tea is also one of the best foods for me to produce milk! But I think this is probably because I feel better after drinking it. That’s why the milk flow is endless. (Recommended reading: The most important thing for breastfeeding mothers to be happy! Ten tips for breastfeeding in the new era) The third secret, breastfeeding on time

The first three to four months of breastfeeding are the so-called imbalance between milk supply and demand. , the mother’s body is still adjusting to how much the baby needs to eat. At this time, the mother will be advised to express at least once every 4 to 6 hours, and it is best to feed the baby herself, regardless of whether the baby wants to drink or not. When I first started breastfeeding, even if I could sleep overnight in summer, I would get up several times in the middle of the night to express milk. This was the reason why. It will take about 6 months for the body to understand how much it needs to be produced. If a mother has decided to feed her baby until at least one year old, do not be lazy in this step.

The fourth tip, stay in a good mood

This may sound like a cliché or a fantasy, but Bagel must say, "Keeping a good mood is definitely related to milk supply." . I remember one time Bagel and Mr. Ding had a very serious argument. I couldn't express milk that day. The situation that day really scared me. Since then, I have discovered that only when I am in a good mood, my milk supply will be relatively abundant, and it is true that only happy mothers can raise healthy babies.

After a year of experience as a cow, every time I breastfeed, I cherish it very much. I don’t know how long I can enjoy such close time with my baby. In addition, the thought of quitting breastfeeding also gave me a headache. But that’s another story too. Hi, I am a bagel, not bitten by a dog. Reprinted with permission. Original source: Looking back on the experience of breastfeeding during the year, the secret to producing milk is revealed