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There are many mothers who do not have milk after cesarean section, so they cannot breastfeed immediately. This condition can last for a few days or there is also a case of complete loss of milk, making the mother helpless, anxious and do not know what to do with a cesarean birth without milk?
1. What is lack of milk after caesarean section?
Postpartum milk shortage occurs when the mother's milk glands are not working efficiently, causing the breasts to produce very little milk, not enough for the baby to suckle. Postpartum women whose breasts do not produce or produce very little milk are considered lactation deficient.
Usually, the lack of milk after birth only takes place in a short time and does not affect the baby's future milk supply. However, now there are many mothers who do not have milk after cesarean section and rush to think that they have no milk or have lost milk after giving birth.
2. The reason why the mother does not have milk after cesarean section
Some mothers do not have milk after cesarean section may be due to:
Side effects of drugs Usually, during a cesarean section, the mother will be prescribed anesthetic or anesthetic. In some cases, these medications can affect your ability to produce milk and prevent you from producing milk after a cesarean section.
In addition, after cesarean section, the mother will have to be treated with antibiotics to fight inflammation and infection. These medications can have the side effect of suppressing lactation hormones and causing temporary loss of milk after cesarean section.
Mothers who do not breastfeed immediately Pregnant women after a cesarean section will need time to recover, so they cannot sit up and breastfeed immediately. This also affects the lactation activity of the body. As a result, milk cannot "come" right away.
Mothers breastfeed incorrectly Not only mothers who give birth by cesarean section but also give birth naturally, if they breastfeed in the wrong way or use formula immediately after giving birth, they will also encounter less milk after birth.
Excessive abstinence Most mothers do not have milk after cesarean section due to inadequate nutrition and excessive abstinence. In addition, the painful incision will also make it difficult for the mother to eat and drink and lead to the body not having enough substances to produce milk for the baby.
3. Mother giving birth without milk, what to do?
If you are wondering "What should I do if I have a cesarean birth without milk?" Then immediately apply the following methods:
3.1 Perform regular pumping Mother's no milk after cesarean section is quite common. Therefore, in order to "call milk" back quickly, mothers should work hard to stimulate milk by pumping regularly and regularly at certain time frames. It is recommended to pump every 3 hours to create a habit and the body receives signals and produces more milk.
For milk to come back, before each pumping, you should:
Drink 1 glass of hot milk or warm water; Use your hands to massage your breasts so that the body receives signals and produces milk; Clean the nipple with warm water. It is recommended to pump milk for a period of 15-30 minutes. Each time, you should drain the milk and store it in a special bag or bottle and store it in the refrigerator. If the baby does not finish the breast, the mother can store the freshly pumped milk in the freezer for later use, so that the milk will not be degraded. In the long run, you won't have to worry about giving birth without milk.
3.2 Breastfeeding right after birth Many mothers after cesarean section because their bodies are still tired, they do not breastfeed immediately. When you see a little colostrum, squeeze it out for fear of the effects of anesthetics and antibiotics. However, studies have shown that the yellow colostrum itself, which is first secreted after birth, has twice the nutritional content of later mature milk. Colostrum is very good for babies and helps keep their immune systems healthy.
To improve the situation of mothers without milk after cesarean section, please breastfeed the baby right after birth. In case the mother is in poor health, take a break for 3-4 hours and then try to breastfeed the baby early, and at the same time massage the breasts to stimulate milk secretion.
Breastfeeding immediately after birth not only solves the mother's lack of milk after cesarean section, but also helps the mother feel less pain. At the same time, the uterus also contracts better to push the fluid out.
3.3 Cuddling your baby often to "call for milk" about Baby cuddling can help mothers who do not have milk after a cesarean to "call for milk" because it pushes the levels of prolactin and oxytocin in the mother's body, thereby Milk gland function is also more efficient.
3.4 Eat and rest scientifically Many mothers do not have milk after cesarean section because eating and resting are not scientific and moderate. Therefore, building a scientific, nutritious and suitable diet after giving birth is also very important in stimulating breast milk.
After the cesarean section, please take the time to eat and drink, supplement with milk-friendly foods, contain many vitamins and minerals, phytoestrogens... for more milk and better quality.
In addition to the above methods of lactation, mothers who do not have milk after cesarean section can also apply folk methods to stimulate milk such as: Using jackfruit leaves to massage breasts, combing hair, drinking tea, drinking cloves ...
4. What should mothers pay attention to after cesarean section?
In order to avoid the mother's lack of milk after cesarean section and to help the body recover quickly, the following should be noted:
Should be fully supplemented with nutrients to quickly recover health. Some foods can help mothers stimulate and produce milk such as: Green papaya, beef, boiled sweet potato, tenderloin, hot milk... Mother should drink enough water. You may not know, but milk accounts for 90% of water, if you add enough water to your body, you will have an abundant amount of milk. Get enough rest, keep the spirit always happy. comfortable. Mothers do not have milk after cesarean section or low milk is quite common, if you know how to fix it, you will go through this stage easily. In case there is no milk for 7-10 days, accompanied by painful swelling, discharge, a lot of fluid, and severe abdominal pain, please go to the hospital for examination immediately.
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