How to Increase Breast Milk Production
Introduction
How can I increase breast milk production? This is one of the most frequently asked questions among expectant mothers.
If you too have this doubt, the content of this article is for you .
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Now, enough chit-chat and let's get down to business: here's a complete and comprehensive guide , with advice from an expert midwife , to increase breast milk production.
Increasing breast milk production: practical tips
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, there are many mothers who, every day, ask themselves questions about practical measures to increase breast milk production.
This is a question that is essential to reflect on.
In Italy, most mothers who choose to stop breastfeeding or supplement with formula do so because they perceive or know that they do not have enough milk to feed their baby.
What are the tips to deal with this situation and increase breast milk production ? To answer the question just asked, it is useful to call into question another video contribution by Doctor Alvisi that you can find below.
In the video in question, our Maria Chiara recalls the importance of the newborn's satiety signals.
Among the main ones are falling asleep at the breast , as well as spontaneously detaching from the breast.
Over time, the new mother learns to read her baby's messages, which are crucial for finding the right balance in breastfeeding management.
That said, I would like to point out that there are indeed cases in which the mother has little milk.
How should one proceed in such circumstances? Considering the introduction of the formula as a last resort after having tried other solutions (there are several).
If, basically, there is a situation of hypogalactia , offering formula leads the baby to ask for the breast less and less and, consequently, the mother's milk to disappear.
A very important rule is to avoid DIY. When breastfeeding, when critical issues arise, it is crucial to be guided by expert figures such as a midwife or breastfeeding consultant.
The work of these figures begins with the observation of the feeding. In fact, it is essential to understand how the puppy drains the breast of its mother.
Starting from this starting situation, the professional ensures that the attachment position is correct. Furthermore, the possibility of proposing new positions to the mother is evaluated, so as to optimize the drainage of the breast in its entirety .
Another option that can be considered when wondering how to increase breast milk production is to change the rhythm of feedings.
You can try, for example, to latch the baby more frequently, but also to offer both breasts and not just one.
It may happen that the midwife opts for the proposal of the breast pump to the new mother. Warning: this instrument must be used correctly.
It should not be considered as an aid to let down the milk, but rather as a reference point to stimulate the mammary gland.