In the late stages of pregnancy, some expectant mothers may feel breast swelling and pain, and may even give birth prematurely. This is a precious food for babies, and it must be carefully cared for. After the baby is born, you need to pay more attention because even the smallest things in your life can lead to lactation. At that time, you will regret it deeply. Now, let's learn in advance which practices can cause lactation!
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1. Not opening milk early
If a baby is not breastfed early after birth, it will cause the baby to lose the opportunity to eat the precious "golden colostrum" and the opportunity to stimulate the breasts. The secretion of milk and smooth hormones require the stimulation of the baby sucking on the nipple to be secreted in the brain. If the milk is not opened early, it's not anyone's fault that there isn't much milk.
2. Baby not being fed on demand
If a baby is not fed on demand, it cannot stimulate the mother's body to produce on demand, resulting in insufficient milk supply.
3. The way the baby sucks on the nipple is incorrect
If the mother and baby do not learn the correct "nipple holding mouth shape" together, it can also lead to insufficient breast suction and stimulation, entering a vicious cycle of "the baby is not full, milk production decreases, adding formula milk further decreases", ultimately causing the baby to lose the opportunity to breastfeed or causing the mother to work hard to follow up on milk.
4. Not burping the baby in time
Not burping the baby during and after breastfeeding can easily cause discomfort and even colic, leading to the baby's inability to release gas from the stomach, causing constant crying and rejection of breast milk.
What should I do if there is an increase in milk during pregnancy?
Some expectant mothers experience severe breast milk swelling in the late stages of pregnancy, and there may even be milk flowing out, which is unbearable. At this time, expectant mothers should not go back to getting breast injections, nor should they take medication, to avoid the adverse effects of medication on the body and even harm the health of the fetus. To reduce the pain of breast swelling, some artificial methods can be used, such as using hot compress to relieve discomfort.
When applying hot compress, be careful to avoid the areola and nipple areas, as the skin in these two areas is relatively tender. However, it is advisable to avoid artificial milking during pregnancy as it may cause uterine contractions. In addition, wearing a comfortable and supportive bra can not only relieve discomfort in the breasts, but also reduce the pressure on the back caused by enlarged breasts.
