The beginning of breastfeeding is a crucial period for both the mother and the newborn. Sometimes young mothers are faced with the fact that, feeding on breast milk, the baby does not gain weight well, is often capricious. This, most likely, indicates a disturbance in the mother's diet, or an elementary lack of milk. It is then that mothers face the problem of how to increase the lactation of breast milk so that the child has enough and does not need to be supplemented with various mixtures.
Lactation and nursing mother's menu
First of all, you need to pay attention to the food ration and lifestyle of the nursing mother.
The menu for the day must include:
- Meat (poultry, fish);
- Milk or fermented milk products (1 liter);
- Cottage cheese (100 grams);
- Cheese (30 grams);
- Vegetables (500 grams);
- Fruit (300 grams);
- Butter (20 grams);
- Vegetable oil (25 grams).
Avoid:
- A large number of foods rich in carbohydrates (sugar, bread, confectionery);
- Any alcoholic beverages;
- Allergenic products: chocolate, coffee, nuts, caviar, citrus fruits;
- Hot spices and additives (onion, garlic, pepper).
How to increase lactation with folk remedies
How to increase lactation of breast milk with the help of various folk remedies, many mothers learn from their mothers and grandmothers. There are several ways that can really help.
1. Increasing the amount of fluid you drink due to the use of vitamin drinks from various herbs. Lactation is improved by cumin, fennel, anise, dill, nettle and some others. Here are some recipes that can be easily prepared.
For a cumin seed drink (15 grams), you will need one liter of water, one lemon and one hundred grams of sugar. The seeds are filled with hot water, peeled and chopped lemon and sugar are added to them. All this is cooked over low heat for 5-10 minutes. Strain. Drink chilled 3 times a day.
Anise infusion is prepared without adding any other products. The seeds are poured with boiling water for an hour. The resulting infusion is cooled. Should be taken 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day. In the same way, an infusion of dill seeds is prepared.
Tea with milk. It is best to drink before feeding, about half an hour in advance.
Special teas for breastfeeding, which include fennel, cumin, lemon balm, anise, provide double benefits for stimulating and increasing lactation. (See teas for breastfeeding and special teas for lactation)
2. Increased frequency of feedings and breastfeeding. The baby should be fed on demand, without taking a break at night. Feeding a baby at night is a guarantee of long-term and high-quality lactation for the entire period of feeding. Better to give up strict hourly feeding.
Here are some articles on the pros of breastfeeding at night and on demand:
- Breastfeeding at night
- Feeding on demand
3. Breast massage. After breastfeeding, try massaging your breast in the shower. The massage should be done for 5-10 minutes under running warm water. Direction: in a circular motion from the nipple to the periphery.
4. Video
Preparations for increasing lactation
There are several ways to increase lactation with pills.
- Multivitamins for nursing mothers. Usually, their reception is prescribed by the doctor who observed the woman during pregnancy. The duration of taking vitamins depends on the length of the breastfeeding period.
- Homeopathic remedies. For example, mleoin. The drug is available in the form of granules, which must be taken 15 minutes before meals. It can be used throughout the entire period of feeding.
- Dietary supplements. Tablets containing various vitamins and nutrients (royal jelly, lactogonic herbs).
However, do not overuse industrially produced pills and vitamins. To increase the amount of milk, you should more often apply the baby to the breast, exclude extraneous stimuli during feeding, stress. And most importantly, do not be nervous and maintain a positive attitude.
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