How long can a baby have milk?

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After the mother gives birth to a child, there will be a problem in front of the mother, that is, when will there be milk, when can the child be fed the first breast milk? In fact, everyone's physical quality is not the same, and it is precisely for this reason that every mother will have inconsistent milk time after giving birth to a child. How many days after giving birth will there be milk? Next, Xiaobian will give you a detailed introduction, after giving birth to a child, there will be milk in a few days.

How long can a baby have milk?

After birth there will be milk, but may not be breast, milk can not come out, this time to open milk. Generally, you can start breast-feeding after birth. When the baby is hungry, first let the baby suck breast milk for 15 minutes on each side to stimulate the lactation reflex and stimulate the hypothalamus of the lactating mother to secrete prolactin, so as to strive for more milk and facilitate the secretion of milk next time.

Postpartum milk should be opened as soon as possible, after the baby sucks, prolactin will multiply, this is because the baby sucks the nipple will promote the mother's pituitary gland to secrete prolactin, thus increasing milk secretion. Therefore, increasing the number of breast-feeding is the most effective measure to increase milk. In particular, 4 months before the birth of the baby, you can breast-feeding 10-12 times a day, and appropriately extend the sucking time on both sides of the breast.

During lactation, mothers should avoid taking medicine. Some drugs and foods can affect the secretion of milk, such as antithyroid drugs and hawthorn. If they need to take medicine when they are sick, it is best to take it under the guidance of a doctor. Pregnant mothers should consult the doctor more about how to increase milk and improve the quality of milk before delivery, so as to prepare for improving adequate milk for the baby after delivery.

matters needing attention

Regular life, happy spirit, enough sleep (no less than 8 hours a day), avoid overwork; Increase nutrition: milk source depends on the mother's nutrition, therefore, the diet should have sufficient protein, minerals, vitamins, not too much fat. It is suggested to drink more soup, such as chicken soup, pig's hoof soup, crucian bean curd soup, bone and vegetable soup, and drink some milk or soybean milk every day if possible.