Is it possible to increase the amount of breast milk?Photo: mimege.ru In this issue we will help: products that increase lactation, simple physical exercises and several psychological settings. So, let's start with the first paragraph. It is necessary to follow the diet: mum simply can not do without proper nutrition. You need to critically review your diet and, if necessary, adjust it. Particularly well affect the increase in the number of certain foods. If you have not previously used sour-milk products - it is worth starting to do it now.
- Kefir, bifid and ryazhenka will not only enhance lactation, but improve digestion in mother and baby.
- Secondly, it's carrots. It is useful in any form, but it is worth considering that most vitamins are found in raw carrots, seasoned with sour cream or butter.
- Thirdly, cumin. You can prepare a special cumin, or you can just buy bread with cumin.
- If you do not have allergies, it's worth adding snacksnuts (walnuts, cedar, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews) and honey. Nuts increase the fat content of milk, and honey not only increases the amount of milk, but also improves digestion, relieves babies from anxiety and insomnia.
Here the main thing is not to overdo and introduce theseproducts in the diet gradually. Plus, you need to drink as much liquid as possible. Only water (without soups, compotes, tea, etc.), you need to drink at least two liters per day. To stimulate the production of milk, you can make yourself a simple massage: gently rub the baby cream or olive oil clockwise in the chest Another important point - physical contact with the child. The kid must constantly feel your presence, touch it, hug, hold your hand. Feed the crumb at his first request as many times as the baby asks. In each approach, give only one breast, so that the baby completely empties it. It is also important that my mother needs to completely protect herself from stressful situations. And remember: do not take any medications that increase lactation without consulting a doctor.