How can I make my milk supply sufficient

For new mothers who have just given birth, the most distressing thing is insufficient milk secretion. Seeing their children crying for food makes them very distressed. Therefore, for women who are breastfeeding, they must pay attention to diet and eat more foods that help stimulate lactation and increase milk supply. In addition, they should understand some breastfeeding techniques, such as feeding the child more milk and letting the child suck the mother's nipples more often.

What to eat during breastfeeding to increase milk supply

Be sure to breastfeed frequently and let your baby suck your nipples more. Feed your baby whenever he is hungry. The more you feed him, the more milk he will produce. You should drink plenty of water, eat a balanced diet, eat more foods rich in protein, fat and sugar, and eat fresh fruits and vegetables appropriately to ensure the need for vitamins. Liquid food is very necessary, such as milk, juice, and various soups. The thicker the soup is, the better it is. Pig's trotter soup, pork rib soup, etc. are high in fat, so it is best to remove the oil before eating, and drink vegetable soup regularly.

In addition, you should drink more milk-inducing soup. There are several dietary therapies that are very effective in promoting milk production: appropriate amounts of prawns and rice wine. First boil the rice wine, then add the shrimps and cook until cooked through, and eat with the broth. Note: Use with caution if you have skin allergies.

Pig's trotter and tongcao soup: two pig's trotters (front trotters are best), 15 grams of tongcao, and 1500 ml of water. Wash the above ingredients, put them into a casserole and cook until they are well-cooked. Eat the meat and drink the soup. Take once a day for three to five days. Efficacy: Postpartum women with little or no milk. Note: Pig's feet are rich in protein and fat, and have a strong effect of nourishing blood and activating blood circulation. Tongcao has the functions of promoting diuresis, promoting lactation, and eliminating blood stasis and relieving swelling.

Methods of increasing milk production with Chinese medicine

According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are two main mechanisms for maternal milk deficiency: weak qi and blood, and liver depression and qi stagnation.

Qi and blood deficiency type of lactation is mostly caused by excessive bleeding during or after delivery, or weak spleen and stomach, and qi and blood deficiency. Milk is produced from Qi and blood. If the blood is insufficient, there will be no source of milk, and the milk will be clear and thin. The breasts are soft and painless, the complexion is dull, the nails are dark in color, there is loss of appetite, physical fatigue, and lack of energy. This can be treated with the traditional prescription Tongrudan.

Liver depression and qi stagnation type milk deficiency may be related to the new mother's anger, mental stress and depression after delivery. The clinical manifestations are low milk secretion, breast pain, chest and flank distension, depression, or low fever and thin yellow tongue coating. This type of mother can use Xia Ru Yong Quan San.

In addition, young mothers can also take some Chinese patent medicines to help stimulate lactation under the guidance of a doctor. Or you can take a small amount of medicated food under the guidance of a Chinese medicine doctor, and stop taking it once your milk supply is sufficient. Postpartum women are deficient in Qi and blood and are physically weak. Long-term use of hot medicinal foods such as Cordyceps sinensis and deer antlers can easily cause them to get inflamed, which may be detrimental to their postpartum recovery.