What to do if milk is lost in a nursing mother, milk is abruptly lost

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What to do if milk disappears: reasons

The decision itself will be “based” on the reasons:

Lactation crisis. Each nursing mothers faced with the phenomenon when the milk was sharply less - suddenly, unexpectedly. This is the period of adaptation of the mammary glands to the new, growing, needs of the crumbs. Important! In no case do not stop breastfeeding and do not enter supplementation or lactation. What is called, "itself will pass."

Hormonal disbalance. Unfortunately, not all young mothers are lucky with GW. Sometimes the reason lies in hormonal disorders. You need to consult a gynecologist and, possibly, donate blood for analysis (to establish the level of hormones).

Loads, stresses. And both physical (lack of sleep, a sharp diet to bring himself into shape), and psychological (inattention of her husband, postpartum depression).

Reluctance to breastfeed is conscious (maylead to the formation of benign tumors in the mammary glands), and momentary (woman is not morally ready). What to do in this situation? Look at the baby. Maybe mother was frightened on the basis of false fears?

How to find out if your baby has enough milk?

A baby who sleeps peacefully, is not capricious and gains weight normally is a direct “indicator” of empty worries.

Most likely, the mother is experiencing a lactation crisis (at the beginning of GW, at the 3rd and 7th months).
If the child is restless, the diaper is almost dry (there is little urination, up to 7 - 8 times a day), dark urine - you need to worry about your bust.

Important! Self-administration of hormonal agents and some herbal preparations can be harmful to the baby's health.

Lactation recovery

When a nursing mother's milk disappears, whatto do, becomes a pressing issue. But, as stupid as it may sound, the solution is obvious. You need to calm yourself down. Taking sedatives will negatively affect the nervous system of a still fragile little organism. Sometimes maternal nervousness and migraines are associated with a lack of fluid.

The first tip is to drink more water. There is no cheaper way to restore lactation.
Also recommend the frequent attachment of hungry crumbs. No need to wait for a 3-hour break between feedings, if the baby is already choking crying.
Stop exercising with increased physical activity. Walking the day with the baby will be enough.
Sleep on the same bed with the baby (forgive the men who can sleep there). Night feeding stimulates milk production.
Drink warm, almost hot, teas. Green, with milk, perfectly stimulates the circulation of the liquid, of which mother's milk consists of.
If the doctor prescribes, you need to take hormone preparations for a certain time (until lactation is restored).
Let the child eat each breast to the end - two feeding one, two - the second. In the diet should be parsley, dill, fennel.

Pharmacy lactogenic teas will help,which also include caraway, fennel, lemon balm, anise. But to ensure that the decoctions do not harm the baby and do not cause an allergic reaction, caution should be exercised. After all, now the mother is responsible not only for herself. Also interesting: