Signs of a decrease in lactation
In some cases, it seems to women that the baby remains hungry, although in fact everything is in order. Because it is worth to find out what signs can be suspected, that there is less breast milk and then decide what to do:
- between the crumbs feeding worries, often requires a breast;
- a woman does not get a normal reaction;
- after prolonged sucking, the little one is capricious and crying;
- the breast is soft all the time, there is no sensation of tides of milk.
These factors can not always accurately indicate a decrease in lactation. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate how many times a day the baby urinates. Normally, the urine of the crumb should be light and odorless. Praying can be done more than 10 times a day. In children who do not really eat, the number of urination can be about 6, and the urine itself has a sharp odor.
What if the breastfeeding mother does not have enough milk?
A woman should adjust to a successful lactation while waiting for a crumb. Both pregnant women and young mothers are useful to communicate with women who are breastfeeding and do not have a problem with the amount of milk. This will help in a positive psychological mood.
Sometimes nursing do not know what to do if they have little milk in the evening. But in many cases this impression is deceptive. Mom seems that the baby is hungry, because he is naughty. But there can be many reasons for such behavior. For example, in the evening, children often have colic.
Some mothers begin to worry in the hospital and try to figure out what to do if there is not enough milk after the birth. It is necessary to understand the peculiarities of this period. In the early days, indeed, milk does not yet come to the chest. But this does not mean that the baby will be hungry all this time. The body produces colostrum. It is a product whose composition is most useful for a newborn these days. Even a small amount of colostrum is enough for a crumb to saturate and get all the necessary substances. And in 3-5 days Mom will notice how the milk will arrive. To make it in the right amount, you need to put the crumbs to your chest as soon as possible after delivery. You should also give your baby breasts more often to stimulate lactation.
Women who have an operative delivery, are trying to figure out what to do if there is not enough milk after cesarean. Many future mothers are worried that they will not be able to adjust to lactation after the operation. Indeed, in this case, milk can arrive on day 5-9. In such a situation, you may have to supplement the crumb with a mixture. But you should organize it correctly:
- do not feed the mixture often;
- not to give a large amount of food at one time;
- it is desirable to feed from a spoon or syringe, but not from a bottle;
- feed only in the order of the regime, but at the same time offer breast on demand.
A young mother may also have problems with well-being, such as fever. Women note that after the temperature they have less milk, then the question arises what to do. And with this problem, first of all, you need to remember the need for frequent attachment. Let the baby suckle as often as he wants.
Also, the following tips will help to improve breastfeeding:
- a day you need to drink about 2 liters of water, compotes, you can use special teas that enhance lactation;
- you need to monitor your diet, eat fully;
- Mom should observe the regime of the day, as well as fully rest, it is desirable to ensure a day's sleep;
- it is good if relatives take upon themselves all household matters;
- You can take a warm shower by directing water to the mammary glands;
- Before drinking, drink a hot drink, for example, tea;
- be sure to give the crumb suck chest at night.