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Often, nursing mothers have a problem with a lack of breast milk. Sometimes the milk disappears completely. The reason for this phenomenon is malnutrition, stress and improper attachment of the baby.

To increase lactation, try to establish breastfeeding and learn how to properly attach the baby to the chest. This will ensure the necessary feeding of the newborn and the correct production of milk. In addition, it will prevent the appearance of pain in the chest during feeding and the formation of cracks in the nipples.

Before improving lactation, determine if the baby is really not getting enough breast milk. This can be determined by two factors:

  1. The number of urination in 24 hours should be at least eight times;
  2. The baby is not losing weight. How to calculate the correct weight of the baby, see the table of the weight of the child up to a year. A healthy child gains 120 grams every week and 500 grams per month.

With a shortage of milk, only complex measures will help improve lactation. Among them is food.

Drinks to increase milk production

Fluid is a great way to improve lactation. A nursing mother should consume at least two to three liters of fluid per day. Of course, we are not talking about carbonated and alcoholic drinks. Such drinks are detrimental to the baby. They can cause allergies and indigestion, severe poisoning, and even a delay in the growth and development of the child.

What can a nursing mother drink:

  • Pure non-carbonated water is the main drink during lactation, which is safe for the baby and mother;
  • You can drink milk, but with caution. The composition of such a drink includes cow protein, which sometimes leads to allergies in infants. It is widely believed that milk has a positive effect on lactation. However, it is not. Sometimes it even backfires:
  • Drink baked cow's milk and not earlier than a month after childbirth. But goat's milk is safe, but it has a specific taste that not every woman likes;
  • Kefir improves bowel function and suppresses fermentation processes in the body. Despite the low alcohol content in the composition, this fermented milk product will not harm the baby. The main thing is to observe the measure. The daily dose of kefir is 500 grams.
  • Black and green tea half an hour before feeding will improve milk production. Choose a soft drink. You can periodically drink with milk if the baby is not allergic to cow's protein;
  • If you like coffee, chicory will be a suitable replacement, which does not affect the nerve cells and excitability of the baby. Drink chicory should be no more than twice a week;

  • Ginger tea is an effective and safe remedy for improving lactation. Nutritionists and pediatricians recommend using ginger for nursing mothers due to the healing and beneficial composition of the plant. To prepare this tea, pour ginger root with a liter of water and bring to a boil. Drink three times a day, 50 ml;
  • Herbal teas are also effective in lactation. however, be careful with the choice of herbs. Dill, anise, cumin, lemon balm, nettle will increase the volume and improve the quality of milk. You can also buy a special herbal tea for nursing mothers;
  • - delicious and healthy drink. Dried fruits are healthy and safe for nursing mothers. In addition, they are excellent substitutes for sweets. Such a product is easier to digest due to heat treatment, but at the same time retains the beneficial properties of fresh fruits. To prepare a vitamin drink, use dried pears and apples, prunes and dried apricots;
  • Natural juices from carrots, apples and berries of dark colors. When using, do not forget that the baby should not be allergic to the ingredients! Dilute the prepared juice with water by half.

Drink warm drinks. When trying a new one, take a few sips the first time. One or two days, follow the reaction of the baby. If there are no allergies or problems with the tummy, drink the drink without fear.

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How to increase lactation

  • Proper attachment of the baby to the breast. Make sure that the baby has captured both the nipple and the areola. Choose a comfortable feeding position;
  • Apply the baby at least once every two hours. Feed four times at night;
  • Give milk on demand, not on a schedule;
  • Do not take the baby from the breast until he has eaten;
  • Do not give extra fluids. Breast milk is 90% water and meets the baby's fluid needs. Supplementing with water will only harm the newborn.
  • Do not use nipples or bottles when supplementing. Feed with a spoon or syringe;
  • Massage your breasts in circular motions in a clockwise direction for about four minutes. Massage stimulates the flow of milk;
  • Do warm compresses before feeding and cool compresses after;
  • Do not use ordinary soap and towels for washing. Wash your breasts no more than twice a day with neutral liquid soap or just plain water. Use paper towels for wiping.

Remember that the condition of the mother directly affects the production of milk. Good rest and sleep, walks in the fresh air, a calm and joyful mood ensure the normal course of lactation. Also, pay attention to underwear. It should be comfortable and not rub the nipples. How to choose the right breastfeeding bra

Often breastfeeding mothers face the problem of lack of breast milk. The main cause of the phenomenon is improper attachment of the child to the breast and improper nutrition of the mother. And only in 2-3% it is a real hypogalactia, which leads to a decrease in lactation and requires treatment.

Do not rush to switch to artificial feeding if you do not have enough milk. After all, only natural breast milk provides all the necessary elements for the normal growth and development of the newborn. Increasing milk production is not so difficult if you use certain techniques and establish breastfeeding.

How to check if your baby is getting enough milk

There are two surefire ways to know if your baby is getting enough milk:

  1. The number of urination per day (per 24 hours). The norm is more than eight times. In this case, urine should be colorless or pale yellow;
  2. Weigh the chest. A healthy baby gains at least 120 grams every week, and at least 500 grams per month. In more detail about the norms of weight gain, the table for calculating the weight of babies up to a year will tell.

It is enough to weigh the baby once a month, and if something bothers - once a week. If the weight of the newborn does not increase and urination is less than six per day, the child does not have enough milk. However, if urination is frequent, but weight is not added, then the problem is different. Such indicators indicate problems with the health of the baby. In this case, you must consult a doctor.

If the tests show that the baby is not getting the required amount of milk, then the problem is easy to fix. First of all, it is necessary to determine the cause of the decrease in lactation. And then figure out how to increase the amount of breast milk.

Reasons for lack of milk

  • A strict feeding regime leads to insufficient breast stimulation;
  • Short feeding when the baby does not suck out the required amount of milk;
  • Incorrect attachment, when the baby captures only the nipple without the areola (the area around the nipple);
  • Uncomfortable posture of feeding;
  • Supplementation of the breast. Doctors generally do not recommend giving water in the first months of life. The composition of milk includes 90% water, and this is enough for a newborn;
  • The use of pacifiers, nipples, bottles that replace breasts. This reduces the stimulation and flow of breast milk;
  • Frequent breast changes. Let's suck one breast to the end and then move on to the second;
  • Hormonal disruptions in a woman's body directly affect the production and volume of breast milk;
  • Prolonged separation of the baby and mother, stress and illness in a nursing woman;
  • Taking medications and contraceptives affects not only the production of milk, but also the well-being of the baby. When breastfeeding, be careful about taking any medications! Do not take pills or other medications without consulting your doctor.


The main methods of increasing lactation

  • Attach the baby to the chest correctly. The baby should capture the nipple and areola with a radius of 2-2.5 centimeters. The lips of the baby should be turned outward, and the cheeks and nose should be tightly adjacent to the chest. In this case, the mouth is wide open;
  • Use comfortable positions for feeding, change if necessary. It is important that the baby and mother are comfortable. You can learn more about the attachment technique and postures when feeding in the article “How to properly attach a baby to the breast”;
  • Breastfeed your baby at least once every two hours, four times a night. Do not take away the child until he has eaten. When the baby is full, he releases the nipple himself or just falls asleep. Feed your newborn on demand, not on schedule.
  • Remember the important principle when breastfeeding is skin-to-skin contact. Apply the baby to the bare chest;
  • Do not give extra fluid, at least in the first months of the child's life;
  • If supplementation is needed, do not use bottles or nipples. It is better to give from a spoon or from a syringe;
  • Breast massage for 2-4 minutes daily. Clockwise circular movements perfectly stimulate the flow of milk;
  • Do compresses. Warm - before feeding and cool - after. But washing your breasts is not recommended more than twice a day. In this case, use only liquid neutral soap and do not wipe your chest with a towel (use napkins);
  • Spend more time outdoors, relax, exercise. This will improve the production of milk, and return the previous figure.
  • Drink plenty of fluids - at least 2-3 liters per day. Liquid is better than other means to increase milk production. Drink clean water, natural juices and compotes prepared at home. Eat vegetable and meat soups, broths.


Nutrition to enhance lactation

Nutritionists advise using lactogenic foods to increase milk production:

  • Fatty varieties of fish;
  • Walnuts;
  • Bread with cumin;
  • Cheese;
  • Cowberry;
  • Ginger;
  • Dill.

The diet of a nursing mother directly affects not only the level of lactation and the volume of milk, but also the well-being of the baby. After all, the components of food enter breast milk, and then into the body of the child. Junk food can impair the flow of milk, cause allergies and colic in the newborn. Some foods cause diarrhea in babies.

A nursing mother must necessarily eat meat and fish, milk and cereals, dairy and sour-milk products, vegetables and fruits, butter and vegetable butter. The birth of a baby does not mean that you should strictly limit the diet and go on a strict diet. The menu should be varied and nutritious.

The main thing when breastfeeding is to observe the measure and not overeat!

However, the use of such food is useless without observing the norms. You can not eat too fatty, spicy and salty foods. You should limit the use of sweet and starchy foods. It is necessary to exclude carbonated and alcoholic drinks, canned foods, citrus fruits, spices and spicy additives.

What other foods you can eat while breastfeeding, read the article "Nutrition after childbirth". Delicious and healthy recipes for nursing mothers will help diversify the menu.

Folk remedies

Herbal tinctures and decoctions are effective and safe means to increase lactation. However, be careful, as a newborn may be allergic to some components.

An infusion of chamomile, cumin or dill, as well as other means, will help increase the level of lactation.

To prepare caraway decoction, pour 15 grams of caraway seeds with one liter of water. Remove the peel and seeds and cut the lemon. Add lemon slices and 100 grams of sugar to the mixture. Boil 10 minutes and strain. The cooled drink is drunk in half a glass two to three times a day.

Cumin can also be consumed with cream. In two glasses of cream with a fat content of 10-15%, add two tablespoons of seeds. Pour the cream into a ceramic dish, cover with a lid and simmer in the oven for half an hour. Drink a chilled drink twice a day for breakfast and dinner.

To make an infusion of dill, pour a tablespoon of seeds into a glass of hot water. Infuse for two hours and drink twice a day for half a glass or six times one tablespoon.

Natural carrot juice helps a lot. Drink two to three times a day for half a glass. For taste, you can add cream, milk or honey, but in a small amount, one or two teaspoons per glass. Remember that such products sometimes cause allergies in babies. In addition, additives reduce the effectiveness of the drink.

Medicinal teas and supplements

Means Compound Characteristic average price
Tea "HIPP" Fennel, lemon balm, anise, cumin, nettle Has a pleasant taste and aroma 250-350 rubles
Tea “Grandmother's Basket” Fennel, cumin, lemon balm, nettle, anise or rosehip It doesn't have a very pleasant taste. Be careful, as rose hips often cause allergies in a newborn. 60-80 rubles
Tablets "Apilak" Royal jelly, vitamins and minerals Active biological additives 150-200 rubles
Tablets "Laktogon" Royal jelly, dill, carrot juice, oregano, ginger, sugar, nettle, ascorbic acid Biological additives, which, according to the recall of many nursing mothers, give results on the second day. 230 - 260 rubles
Dry milk formula “Femilak” Skimmed milk powder, whey powder, vegetable oils and minerals A balanced diet that increases milk volume and enhances palatability. 300 rubles
Dry protein-milk mixture “Milky Way” Powdered milk, soy protein, chicory and galega extracts, vitamins and trace elements Enhances lactation and enriches the diet of a nursing woman. Caution: soy protein can cause allergies in babies! 500-550 rubles

Often the cause of deterioration of lactation is stress. Deep experiences affect the quality and quantity of breast milk. Do not rush to take sedatives. Indeed, the composition of many drugs includes components that are dangerous for the baby.

You can take sedatives during lactation only after consulting a doctor. Relaxing baths and aromatherapy, good sleep and rest, walks in the fresh air and massage will help get rid of stress.


The natural desire of every mother is to give her child the very best. But breastfeeding is, first of all, work. Nature made sure that a woman could feed a newborn baby with her milk. However, in some cases, lactation is insufficient. We have to think about how to increase the amount of breast milk. How to behave properly so that the child eats up? Let's share the secrets that will bring new moms success in this business.

How to adjust the process of lactation after childbirth?

The right start is the key to successful breastfeeding in the future. No wonder the newborn is immediately applied to the mother's breast. The first few days after childbirth, colostrum is produced in the female breast. It is quite enough for the child to receive all the necessary nutrients. Although you won't be able to eat to your heart's content. But this tiny creature is not required.

The lactation process directly depends on the time the baby stays near the breast. The more the nipple is stimulated, the more active the rush occurs. Some mothers complain that the baby literally lives at the breast for the first few days. It is difficult to take away the nipple even for a short time, as the baby immediately begins to cry. Newborns behave this way for a reason. Milk will fill the glands only if the baby tries hard. Breast resorption is a necessary condition for lactation.

But what about a mom who has her own needs? After all, a woman after childbirth needs to carry out hygiene procedures, and eat, and relax. Young mothers can be advised to be patient. Everything you need to do as quickly as possible. A good rest will also have to be postponed until a more appropriate moment. The first days of a baby's life are indeed the most difficult and must be endured. As a rule, already on the third day, colostrum replaces milk, the baby eats up and leaves the mother alone for longer periods of time.

Why express breast milk?

In most cases, breast milk arrives in sufficient quantities. Sometimes it even happens in excess. If the chest is bursting from the inside, you have to express. Signs that indicate the need to express excess milk:

  • the chest has greatly increased in size;
  • painful sensations appeared;
  • during probing, seals are felt;
  • milk comes out of the nipple on its own between feedings.

A baby's tiny stomach can't hold a lot of food. Over time, the volume of milk produced by the mother's body will correspond to the needs of the child. Pumping is only necessary for the first few weeks. You need to learn how to do it right.

  • before you start pumping, thoroughly knead your chest;
  • hand pumping is carried out with circular massage movements over the entire breast and compression around the nipple;
  • an alternative option is a breast pump, the use of which is also permissible after a preliminary massage;
  • the volume of milk expressed should be gradually reduced.

Pumping and increasing lactation

It is worth noting that in some cases pumping is required to stimulate the flow of breast milk. Sometimes a woman's situation with lactation is not the most rosy. This can happen due to the characteristics of the female body or due to insufficient activity of the baby.

If the child behaves sluggishly at the breast, the nursing mother has to do part of the work for him. It is important to maintain and establish lactation. You need to hold out until the moment when the baby begins to fully suckle the breast.

The pumping process itself is identical to that with an excess of milk. We knead, massage the breasts, press the area near the nipple. If a woman cannot cope with such a task on her own, the workers of the maternity hospital should help.

How to understand that milk is not enough?

The following signs indicate a milk deficiency:

  • the child is capricious, sleeps in an anxious sleep and often wakes up;
  • the baby constantly requires breast;
  • insufficient indicators of weight gain (less than 100 grams per week);
  • too long time.

The suspicion that a nursing mother has that the child remains hungry will confirm or refute the control weighing. You need to put the baby on the scales before and after breastfeeding. This determines the amount of food eaten. If it turns out that there is really little breast milk, you should think about how to increase the volume of its production.

Even after making sure that the child is malnourished, you will always have time to run to the store for the mixture. It is possible to supplement the baby only after agreement with the pediatrician. The emphasis should be on restoring lactation.

How to increase and normalize lactation?

There are times when you have to fight for the opportunity to continue GW. What can be done to increase breast milk production? Let's analyze all the points in turn.

warm drink

Breastfeeding mothers should drink plenty of fluids. Suitable black or green tea, jelly, fruit drink. A warm drink can quickly cause a rush of milk.

Pharmacy funds

As a rule, these are teas of a special composition. You can buy products such as Hipp, Laktogon, Lukoshko, Apilak, Laktovit, etc. Such drinks have a lactogenic and calming effect.

Feeding on demand

Attach the baby to the chest not by the clock, but every time he starts to whimper. The well-known doctor Komarovsky claims that the most powerful stimulator of milk flow is nipple irritation. The more often the child takes the breast in his mouth, the more intense the arrival. Do not be afraid to overfeed the baby. He won't eat more than he needs.

Refusal of nipples and pacifiers

Another way to get your baby to breastfeed more is not to offer substitutes. The sucking reflex is one of the most important in newborns. You should not satisfy this need of the child with a pacifier or pacifier, no matter how convenient it may be.

Night feedings

Offer breast should be at night. This will stimulate the production of prolactin. This is the hormone responsible for lactation. Even if you are so lucky that the child rarely wakes up at night, you will have to disturb him yourself. The interval between feeding should not exceed 3 hours.

When lactation returns to normal, you can relax a little. Being sure that there is enough milk, the mother may not wake the child, but wait until he turns over and starts smacking his lips. The older the baby, the less often he wakes up for night feedings.

Exposure to heat

Soaking up in a warm bath or shower is not only pleasant, but also useful for accelerating lactation. It is available to use this method if the question is how to increase the lactation of breast milk at home. A quick influx of breast milk can be achieved as a result of going to the sauna or bath. If everything is in order with health, there are no contraindications. However, it is worth remembering that in such events you need to observe the measure.

Pumping after feedings

The baby has nothing to draw from the breast when there is not enough milk. Not every baby will begin to suck on an empty breast, stubbornly trying to get the milk to go. After the next feeding, try to express at least a small amount of milk. Each time, its volume will increase.

Proper nutrition

The quantity and quality of mother's milk directly depends on what a woman eats. Breastfeeding women should follow a special diet. This is especially true in the first months of a baby's life. The menu should include protein foods, whole grain bread, vegetables and fruits.

When breastfeeding, care should be taken to consume enough calories. Otherwise, the body will not have the strength for the lactation process. It takes at least 800 calories per day to produce milk.

positive attitude

Much depends on the emotional state. There is no need to talk about how to increase the amount of milk under stress. Taking care of the emotional comfort of a newly-made mother is the task of relatives. But a lot depends on the woman herself. You need to be able to relax and not worry about trifles.

Dr. Komarovsky advises not to perceive lactation insufficiency as a problem of a universal scale. You need to make sure everything is back to normal. To quickly overcome temporary troubles, enlist the support of loved ones. Good rest, a sufficient amount of time allotted for sleep, have a positive effect on the female body. As a result, the lactation process is normalized. Delegate some of the responsibilities to your husband, parents. They must understand that it is more profitable for the whole family to help you than to end up buying formula and supplementing the baby.

How to increase the fat content of milk?

Weak lactation is not the only reason why a child screams from hunger. Sometimes the problem is insufficient nutritional value of milk. In order for the child to eat up, a woman must know how to increase the fat content of milk. As a result of the experiments, it was found that 100 ml of women's milk should contain about 75 cal. Then the dairy product is nutritious enough for the baby.

As already mentioned, the quality of milk depends on the diet of a nursing mother. Products that increase the fat content of milk:

  • lean meats;
  • fish;
  • hard cheese;
  • nuts (walnuts, pine, almonds);
  • cereals;
  • soups and broths;
  • sour cream.

The statement that a nursing mother should eat for two is incorrect. Overeating won't do anyone any good. The factor that increases the calorie content of milk is a balanced menu, not large portions. Properly selected products for mom - a well-fed child.

Folk remedies to increase lactation

Folk wisdom has advice for every question. There are recommendations on how to increase lactation of breast milk. For this purpose are used:

  • Tea with condensed milk. Dissolve a few teaspoons of milk in a cup of tea. Can be repeated several times a day;
  • Ginger tea. Grated ginger is added to ordinary tea;
  • Carrot juice. Provided that the crumbs do not have an allergic reaction. It is better to drink freshly squeezed juice, diluted with water;
  • Beer. This drink really helps increase lactation. But the feasibility of its use is questionable.;
  • Cumin seeds. Cumin is poured with boiling water, sugar and lemon are added. The drink is infused and filtered;
  • Nettle. A decoction is prepared from dry leaves;
  • Rose hip. Pour boiling water over rose hips and leave to infuse. One glass a day is enough;
  • Herbal collections. There are different options. Some herbs stimulate milk production, while others help relieve nervous tension. For decoctions, combinations of anise, fennel, dill seeds, lemon balm, oregano, nettle leaves, dandelion roots are suitable.

Conclusion

Each mother selects the algorithm of actions herself. An increase in lactation brings a complex effect. Consultations with an expert on breastfeeding, with a pediatrician, studying folk methods - all this will help you choose the right path.

Cases when milk is on the wane, and nothing can be done are extremely rare. Do not rush to buy milk formulas. In most cases, the natural process can be adjusted.

Successful breastfeeding is the result of good mother behavior. Be prepared to put in the effort. Nature gave a woman the joy of feeding her child with her own milk and you should not miss this opportunity!

After the birth of a child, it is important to think about getting them all the necessary substances that only full breastfeeding can give. You can stimulate lactation by including special products in the diet: this will allow you to maintain “natural feeding” without supplementary feeding with mixtures and give the baby a full range of vitamins and minerals.

Restrictions on the menu for lactation

There are foods that can harm the production of milk in a woman's body. They retain water in the tissues, so the release of milk may slow down. In the mother's diet, such food should also be absent due to its harmfulness to the baby, because we are talking about:

  • Smoked products (meat, fish), especially hot smoked products;
  • Salted food;
  • Spicy seasonings, spices;
  • canned foods;
  • Food additives (monosodium glutamate, preservatives, etc.).

Among the seemingly harmless tea herbs and garden greens, there are also “violators” of milk production. These include sage, mint, parsley, and they should not be on the menu at least in the first 2-4 months of lactation.

The best foods for excellent lactation

There are foods that can be eaten periodically for optimal breast milk production, and the main ones are described below.

1.Warm tea

The easiest option is to drink green tea with honey (not strong) or weakly brewed black tea with milk. If a baby or mother is prone to allergies, it is better not to abuse honey, but add milk to tea. If you drink a drink 30 minutes before feeding your baby, milk production will definitely increase.

2. Cumin and cumin bread

You can chew cumin, or eat black bread with its seeds. You can also prepare a cumin drink for yourself: brew 1 teaspoon of cumin with a glass of boiling milk and leave for 2 hours. You need to take this drink half a glass 15 minutes before feeding.

3. Uzvar

Uzvar is a compote of dried fruits (plums, pears, apples, apricots), some sugar, water. It is recommended to take uzvar in a glass twice a day. And it will strengthen lactation and is rich in vitamins.

4. Pure water

Suitable for increasing milk production and plain water, non-carbonated and clean. It should be drunk up to 2 liters per day, then there will be no problems with feeding. But just before feeding, it is better to drink a drink with a more pronounced lactogenic effect (for example, a glass of milk or a cup of green tea).

5. Nuts

The mass of useful components in nuts will not only allow the baby to grow better and improve health, but also to eat breast milk in sufficient quantities. Every day you need to eat 2-5 pieces of almonds (without salt and roasting), but do not abuse it because of the risk of abdominal pain in the baby (causes gas formation in the child and can cause severe constipation.). Other nuts (walnuts, pine nuts, Brazil nuts) work similarly, but are quite oily. You can also prepare a cedar cocktail: 1 table. pour a spoonful of pine nuts with a glass of water overnight, boil in the morning, add honey and drink.

6. Dill tea

Our grandmothers used dill tea as a lactogenic remedy. A spoonful of dill seed is brewed with 200 ml of boiling water, insisted overnight in a thermos. Drink twice a day for half a glass. You can replace dill seeds with caraway seeds, anise. On the basis of these plants, another herbal tea can also be prepared: 20 g each of anise and dill seeds, 30 g each of hay fenugreek seeds and fennel fruits, crush and stir. Pour 1 teaspoon of the collection with a glass of boiling water, insist and take 2 times a day for a glass of infusion 15 minutes before feeding.

You can make yourself a dill milkshake. To do this, mix the crushed dill seeds with kefir, season with nutmeg, salt, strain and drink before breakfast.

However, it is worth remembering that both anise and dill can cause allergies.

7. Herbal tea

Plants that increase lactation can be purchased at any pharmacy. Among them, oregano, nettle, lemon balm, dill, anise, hawthorn (berries) are popular. You should make fees from them (combine in equal proportions), brew a spoonful of raw materials with a glass of boiling water and take 100 ml three times a day. A doctor's consultation before consuming any herbs is required.! They can cause colic or allergies in a child!

8. Nut milk

Nut milk is easy to make. Grind 50 g of walnuts, pour 250 ml of hot milk, cook until slightly thickened. Add sugar to taste in the drink, take it in 70 ml. before the next feeding (30 minutes before).

9. Lactogenic products

There are foods that can increase the production of prolactin, the hormone responsible for lactation and supporting it. Many of them are of animal origin, high in protein, so they should be on the menu according to the daily norms for lactating women. Here is the list of products:

  • Low-fat meat soups, broths;
  • Fish and lean meats;
  • Hard cheese, Adyghe cheese, cheese;
  • Dairy food.

From non-animal food, seeds, carrots, honey, as well as vegetables and fruits, which have a lot of fiber, accelerate the production of the desired hormone.

10. Juices

Freshly squeezed juices. Juices prepared at home are much more useful than store-bought ones, they must be taken immediately, without standing in the refrigerator. Perfectly cope with the increase in milk juice of carrots, currants, blackthorn berries. It is important that the juices are fresh, without preservatives, diluted with water.

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11. Barley water or barley coffee

Barley coffee is an excellent tea substitute. It is better to drink such drinks with honey, sugar and milk. These barley drinks can be bought at the grocery store in the diet section.

12. Radish with honey

There is a drink that does not taste great, but works just as well as juices. This is radish juice. Squeeze the juice, dilute it equally with water, add a spoonful of honey to a glass of liquid. With diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such a drink should not be taken.

13. Dandelions

Dandelion has the best effect for increasing lactation from herbs. It can be applied in the following ways:

  1. Grind fresh young dandelion leaves in a meat grinder, squeeze out the juice, salt, let it brew for 30 minutes, and drink 100 ml 2 times a day in small sips. To improve the taste, you can add lemon juice, honey, sugar.
  2. A decoction of dandelions: add a glass of boiling water to 1 teaspoon of crushed dandelion roots and leaves and insist for an hour. Then strain and drink 50 ml 4 times a day for 30 minutes. before meals.
  3. Dandelion milkshake. Mix a glass of milk with 4 glasses of kefir, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped dill leaves, dandelion petals, 10 g of grated walnuts and beat with a mixer. Drink half a cup for breakfast.

14. Ginger tea

Peel the ginger root, chop, boil in a liter of water for 3-5 minutes. Cool, drink 50 ml 4 times a day. If desired, you can flavor the tea with honey, lemon.

15. Vitamin mass

From dried fruits, you can cook not only compote, but also prepare a vitamin mass. To do this, rinse well 100 g of dried apricots, figs, raisins, prunes, add the same amount of walnuts or pine nuts, grind everything into a homogeneous mass. It is allowed to put honey in it to taste. You need to eat a vitamin "dish" half an hour before feeding the baby, washed down with warm tea.

16. Hercules

If you eat cereals rich in fiber for breakfast, it will not only be useful for the intestines of a young mother, but also increase milk production. Oatmeal is especially good for this purpose. You can cook cereals in water or milk, eat muesli, or pour oatmeal with water, leave overnight and consume with kefir. Porridge goes well with dried fruits and honey.

17. Buckwheat

Experts advise washing buckwheat groats, then frying it in a pan and eating it like seeds. This is also beneficial for lactation.

18. Watermelon

Watermelons are an excellent product for lactation - they should be purchased only during their ripening season (from August). Do not buy watermelons until August, they can be dangerous due to the high content of nitrates and pesticides.

19. Carrots and onions

Onions, carrots are easy to get, and their ability to influence milk production is also high. Fresh and boiled, boiled, carrots and onions have a positive effect on lactation, so try to add them to all dishes.

20. Salad

To increase lactation, it is useful to eat any kind of leaf lettuce that is seasoned with olive oil or sour cream.

Additional tips for new mothers during lactation:

  • Do not be nervous;
  • Observe the regime of the day, sleep;
  • More rest;
  • Avoid stress, overload;
  • Be sure to feed your baby at night. Moms take note!

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  • Increased lactation

    • If a mother has doubts about the amount of milk that her baby sucks from her breast, you should not rush to buy formula milk. First, you should try the means to help enhance the production of breast milk in the female body.

    How do you know if you need more milk?

    It is possible to determine that the baby receives from the mother’s breast an insufficient amount of milk for him in the following ways:

    1. Counting the number of times a baby urinates per day. The diaper is removed for the baby and the number of diapers that the child has wetted during the day is counted. If there are 10 or more of them, and the urine is light, then there is no problem with the amount of milk.
    2. Weighing a child. It is recommended to carry out it once a month, evaluating the increase. A normal increase is considered from 500 grams. Weighing every day or before feeding, as well as immediately after it, is not an objective indicator.


    Weigh your baby monthly - the scale will show if the baby is gaining weight normally

    The main sign is the well-being of the crumbs. If the baby falls asleep at the breast and withstands at least 2-2.5 hours until the next feeding, he has enough milk.

    In the mother's breast, milk is produced in the quantity in which a particular baby needs it at the very time when the mother feeds the baby. The amount of milk cannot be judged by the volume of milk expressed from the breast, since the child is able to suck out much more milk than is obtained by pumping.

    Working out

    As the baby grows, the mother experiences periods when less milk is produced than the baby needs. Such periods are called lactation crises. Most often they are observed at 3-6 weeks after childbirth, at the third-fourth and at the seventh-eighth months of breastfeeding. They usually last three to four days and do not affect the health of the crumbs. During these crises, the baby begins to breastfeed more often, which acts as an incentive to increase milk production in the breast. And literally in one or three days the baby begins to receive milk in sufficient quantities for him.


    The female body itself adapts to the needs of the child and produces the necessary amount of milk.

    Factors affecting the amount of milk

    The true lack of milk production is determined in only 5% of women and is often caused by their health condition. In other cases, a decrease in lactation is caused by such reasons:

    • Lack of a positive psychological attitude towards breastfeeding.
    • Irrational nutrition.
    • Stress and adverse situations in the family.
    • Rare feeding.
    • Wrong application.
    • Scheduled baby feeding.
    • Unreasonable introduction of supplementary feeding with milk formula.
    • Feeding the newborn with water.
    • Use of a pacifier.

    Such factors can reduce lactation, but they are quite easy to correct, which will affect milk production and help avoid stopping breastfeeding.

    You don't need to worry if:

    • The child has not gained weight in a week. You should focus on the increase for a 2-week period.
    • The chest became softer and smaller in volume. This is a sign that the mammary glands are producing just as much "nutrition" as the baby needs. When the baby was born, the breast began to produce milk in excess, because it “did not know” how much food your little one needed.
    • If the baby was born large. Breast milk in the mother's breast is enough even for very large babies. In addition, breastfeeding helps prevent these babies from developing rickets and obesity.
    • The baby asks for breasts very often. This happens if the baby sucks out only the milk that comes first - the “front”. It is more liquid and rich in carbohydrates. If the little one asks to feed him earlier than after 1.5 hours, we advise you to give him the same breast for its more complete emptying and for the baby to receive fat-rich “hind” milk.
    • Expressed milk looks "lean". In fact, women's milk looks very different from the white and thick cow's milk we are used to. But the wateriness and pallor of women's milk does not at all indicate its "poverty". It is impossible to judge its composition by the type of milk.


    It is not necessary to draw conclusions about the lack of milk, based only on your feelings.

    What to do if there is not enough breast milk?

    The first action of the mother, who began to worry about the insufficient supply of breast milk to the baby, should be to check the correct application, as well as the correctness of the feeding regimen.

    More frequent attachment of the baby

    Between feedings should not be more than two hours in the first months of a baby's life (at night - more than three hours). Mom can apply a sleeping baby to her breast, especially at night, because it is night feeding that stimulates the production of hormones important for lactation.

    In addition to frequent applications, nursing mothers are advised:

    • Feed the baby from each breast for a long time. So the baby will receive milk from the posterior parts of the gland, and due to the complete emptying of the milk, more milk will arrive.
    • Change breasts during feeding so that the baby does not quickly fall asleep. Also periodically let the baby burp air. So your baby will remain alert throughout the feeding and fully empty the chest. In addition, you can give the baby both breasts, then walk with the child for 10-15 minutes, preventing him from falling asleep, and again give both breasts.
    • Don't forget about physical contact. Mom needs to be naked to the waist and attach a naked child to her chest. As a result, more hormones responsible for lactation will be released from tactile sensations and stimulation of skin receptors.
    • Avoid bottle feeding and pacifier use. The baby suckles them differently and may "mix up the nipple". The result can be a painful grip on the mother's breast and ineffective sucking.


    It is frequent nightly applying crumbs to the chest that best stimulate lactation.

    Food

    The right diet for mommy will support her body and become a good basis for long-term lactation. At the same time, you should not greatly increase the volume of portions. The quality of nutrition and sufficient intake of nutrients are more important.

    Read more about the nutrition of a nursing mother to increase lactation in another article.

    Drink

    Sometimes it is enough for a mother to simply increase the amount of fluid she drinks during the day. You can drink plain water, and tea with the addition of milk, and various drinks that contain lactogenic components. On sale now you can find special teas for women who are breastfeeding, for example, instant drinks from Hipp.

    It is noted that drinks from carrots contribute to lactation. You can drink carrot juice, adding fruit and berry juices, honey, cream to it. You can also pour a finely grated vegetable in the amount of 3-4 tablespoons with a glass of hot milk and drink immediately.


    Drink more fluids throughout the day

    Massage

    The breast that has just been given to the baby should be massaged under running water in a warm shower. The breast should be treated with water for 5-10 minutes, while the movements of the jet should be circular and directed from the nipple to the outer borders of the mammary glands.

    You can also do a breast massage with castor oil. After lubricating the palms with oil, grasp the chest and make circular rubbing movements. In this case, you do not need to press hard on the chest. Also, avoid getting oil on the areola area.


    Breast massage before showering or hand feeding stimulates breast milk production

    Trays

    Before going to bed, a nursing mother can make a bath for the mammary glands. Having poured hot water into a large container, you need to bend down to it as low as possible and lower your chest into the water. Keep the chest in hot water for 15 minutes, then wipe it, put on underwear made of natural fabric and immediately go to bed.