Dealing with Poor Breast Milk Supply
Dealing with Poor Breast Milk Supply
But there are some cases when a mother will feel that not enough milk is coming out of her breast. When this kind of thinking occurs, she will immediately stop breastfeeding her baby.
There are signs that might make you believe your baby isn’t getting enough milk. If your baby seems hungry or unsettled after feeding, or if he wants to feed often with short pauses between feedings, you may think he isn’t getting enough milk – which are often times not the case.
If there are two factors that can confirm poor milk supply, it would have to be a slow weight gain or when the baby has not enough urine outputs.
Babies who were just delivered will always lose weight and have sufficient amount of fats and fluids. These substances are needed for them to survive on their first few days in life.
Once your baby regains birth weight, he should begin putting on around 200g for the first four months or so. To get back to their birth weight, it normally takes a few weeks.
If the weight gain for your baby seems to be slow, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor or nurse to observe you breast feeding. This way, they can make sure that your technique is right and if they think your baby is breast feeding often enough.
Here are some suggestions for you to produce more breast milk:
1. Ascertain the correct position of your baby.
2. Continue breastfeeding the baby until he is full.
3. Offer more breast milk if you think that your baby did not get enough milk.
4. Both breasts should be used every after breastfeeding session.
5. Some babies may be sleepy and reluctant to feed, which may be the cause of problems with milk supply.
As long as you are aware of the above mentioned tips and facts, you won’t be experiencing any problems regarding poor milk supply. Still, you have nothing to lose if you want to ask your doctor regarding any unclear details of breastfeeding.