Lack of breast milk

In some circumstances, for example, after discharge from the birth house, young mothers have problems with feeding the baby. These can be cracks on the nipples, improper expression of milk, a baby's tummy or a lack of breast milk. Often this leads to the thought of refusing breastfeeding.

Symptoms of lack of milk in the mother

The child is constantly worried about something.
The baby is very slowly gaining weight. In the first months of life the norm is about 800 grams per month.
The child does not swallow after sucking movements.
Rare urination. Children at this age "go to the toilet" at least 5-6 times a day.

What should I do to increase the production of milk?

The best way is to feed the baby more often. If he is asleep, still express the milk.
When feeding, use both breasts.
Complete emptying of both breasts after feeding your baby.
For those mothers who can not always stay near the baby, without interrupting the feeding cycle, there are electric breast pumps that will help preserve breast milk.

But when using breast pumps, it should be remembered that breast milk is an ideal medium for the reproduction of bacteria. When choosing such a device, in no case should you save. First of all, you need to pay attention to the quality of plastic, the presence of silicone gaskets, which will prevent the contact of the already squeezed milk with oxygen and, of course, refrain from buying a breast pump from a dubious producer.