Five look: judge whether the baby is? Have a full meal? , mother breast milk? Is it sufficient? ! If the mother observes and finds that the baby has the following performances, it means that the baby can eat enough, and indirectly it means that the new mother's breast milk is sufficient:
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? The state can last 10 minutes, and the nipple will be released in about 30 minutes, and then it will show a satisfied and happy state. The average number of breastfeeding times a day is 8- 10 times, which shows 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 breast milk is sufficient;
Third look: the baby's sleep state.
Every time a full baby sleeps for 2-3 hours, the sleeping process is relatively stable, and there will be no situation of wanting to drink milk from time to time, indicating that the baby is full and that 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 has a slow development trend or even fails to reach the standard, it is necessary to study the problem of feeding to see if breast milk is not 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, or even 8- 10 times in the second half of the month, and the number of urination is uncertain.
Four methods: what should I do if the milk is insufficient? Try these methods of chasing milk. If you find that your baby is not full through observation, that is, it exists. Insufficient breast milk? Situation, it is necessary to pay attention to chasing milk, the method is as follows.
Method 1. Open milk early and suck more.
Many breast-feeding mothers know: let the baby eat more and you can have more milk. Actually, this is because of the baby? Suck? The action stimulates the mother's breast, and then the pituitary gland will receive the signal, which will stimulate the prolactin level to rise and the milk will start to secrete, so that there will be more milk, which will appear during the baby's breastfeeding? Milk array? .
This is actually the principle of milk secretion. Therefore, the earlier the milk is started, the more the baby sucks, the stronger the signal the pituitary gland receives and the more milk it secretes.
Therefore, for the mother who is chasing milk, in the case of insufficient milk, it is even more important for the baby to suck more. 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 2. Eat a variety of foods, ensure balanced nutrition, and drink soup properly.
For the breast-fed baby, the nutrition for the baby's growth mainly comes from breast milk, and the quality of breast milk is guaranteed by the mother's daily diet.
Therefore, breast-feeding 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 a balanced nutrition, especially to eat more foods rich in protein, iron and calcium; Avoid spicy food, fried food, barbecue food, pickled food and food that may cause allergies, because these foods are not good for your baby's health.
For Bao Ma who has insufficient breast milk, she can start chasing milk at 1-2 weeks after delivery. Besides a balanced diet and nutrition, she can 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 breast. Soups that are often drunk are crucian carp soup, loofah soup, loach soup, millet porridge, egg drop soup, etc. 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 3. A good mood can make milk secretion more stable.
What do many new mothers hear most from others during their confinement? Don't get angry during the confinement period, 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 out that when they are in a good mood and have a good rest, there is enough milk, so that the baby can't finish it; However, if you are in conflict with your mother-in-law or take care of your baby at night, you may not be able to eat enough the next day.
Yes, the secretion of milk is not only related to the brain, but also related to the mother's body hormones. If mothers don't have a good rest or get along well with their families, it will affect the regulation of the endocrine system. After endocrine disorders, the secretion of milk will naturally become unstable, which may reduce the milk and even return the milk.
It is suggested that postpartum mothers should try their best to keep a good mood and have enough rest every day during the confinement period and postpartum lactation period to ensure milk production for their babies.
Method 4. 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-confident state 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 breast-deficient, but it is also caused by heredity and some diseases.
Jing Ma reminds: As a mother, everyone wants to give the best to the baby, but for the baby who has not added complementary food, breast milk is the best food for the baby! If the new mother has insufficient breast milk, it can be adjusted by increasing diet nutrition, adjusting work and rest time, increasing breastfeeding times, building confidence, etc. Don't rush to add formula milk to the baby. Improper addition will only have a negative effect, making breast milk less and less, and finally there is really insufficient breast milk.
Of course, some mothers have insufficient breast milk due to diseases or genetic factors, so don't be too demanding. Just make a flexible decision according to the actual situation. The baby can grow up healthily and happily by mixed feeding or milk powder feeding.