Don’t waste every bit of maternal love, the secret to smooth breastfeeding is revealed

Don’t waste every bit of maternal love. The secret to smooth breastfeeding is disclosed. Breastfeeding is the wish of most mothers, but it is not easy to breastfeed smoothly and continuously. Nearly 90% of mothers in Taiwan have a baby before their baby is born. Later, she would choose to breastfeed, but the breastfeeding rate dropped to 60% after the baby was 3 months old. Therefore, Chen Siting has a physical therapist license and has actually assisted more than 7,000 breastfeeding mothers to successfully breastfeed. Chen Siting has rich clinical experience Therapists, in particular, are here to teach mothers the secrets to breastfeeding successfully.

The most common troubles mothers encounter when breastfeeding

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for babies. However, when it comes to breastfeeding experience, every mother has a full stomach. Bitter water, therapist Chen Siting said that the most common difficulties encountered by mothers include worries about insufficient milk supply, breast blockage, difficulty in collecting milk, vaginal confusion, etc., because everyone's body is different and the amount of milk is different. , and new mothers are learning to breastfeed for the first time, and most of them don’t know how to solve breastfeeding problems. Therefore, I hope that through this article, I can help mothers breastfeed more smoothly, so that every bit of maternal love is not wasted.

There are secrets to keep breast milk flowing

1. The importance of breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is the key to making breast milk flow continuously. Direct sucking by the baby can stimulate the brain. The pituitary gland secretes prolactin, which also allows a better sense of intimacy between mother and child. A good mood also helps increase milk production, and breastfeeding can also help the baby's oral development.

2. How to increase breast milk: The first is to eat a balanced diet, add more liquid food, and drink more than 2500CC of water every day. The second is to maintain a good regular life. New mothers can follow The baby's daily routine is to rest as much as possible. In addition, it is also important to maintain a happy mood. If the mood is bad, it will easily affect the milk supply.

3. How to clear the breast: If you feel that there is milk congestion, try to point the baby's chin to a place close to the hard lump for sucking, and avoid using hard squeezes or pushes. The method should be to use gentle massage and shaking techniques to loosen the hard lump, and use cold compress to relieve the swelling. If there is still no way to clear the lump after more than a day, it is recommended to find a professional medical staff to assist to prevent the hard lump from being left for too long and extending into the breast. inflammation problem.

Make good use of a breast pump to collect milk comfortably and easily

Breast pumps are also an indispensable helper for breastfeeding mothers, because sometimes babies fall asleep halfway through drinking. , or the baby happens to be away when the milk is engorged. At this time, you can use a breast pump to assist in removing the milk, and at the same time, you can easily collect the excess breast milk.

Especially mothers who have to go to work after confinement, it is very necessary to prepare a useful breast pump to help collect milk, so that the baby can continue to drink breast milk and will not be distracted by work. Breastfeeding must stop.

Therapist Chen Siting said that when choosing a breast pump, you can consider that a suitable electric breast pump will be easier and less labor-intensive than a manual breast pump, the comfort and inner diameter of the breast shield, and the variety of breast pumping modes available. Adjustment (the suction power and frequency can be adjusted according to the mother's comfort and preference), whether the size is convenient to carry or retract. Choosing a breast cup has nothing to do with the size of the breast. The key is to look at the size of the areola. Most breast pumps only provide breast cups of a single size. If you use an unsuitable cup, it is likely to excessively stretch the junction between the breast and the areola. Causes problems such as wrinkles and areola edema. Every mother not only needs one pair of bras, but also needs different bras according to the degree of breast enlargement. The most suitable bra size selection is a breast or areola diameter of 3mm. In addition, it is recommended to choose a patented full silicone bra with soft material. , because the full silicone can achieve 360-degree coverage, it is suitable for breasts of various sizes. It is suitable for sitting and lying use, and is more comfortable. It can also penetrate into the lactiferous sinus, effectively promoting lactation.

If the mother uses a single-sided breast pump, she can prepare an extra milk collection bottle. The advantage is that the overflowing milk from the other side can also be collected, so that no drop of precious breast milk is wasted. .

The key to avoid*** confusion lies in the choice of pacifier

In addition to breast feeding, babies may also need bottle feeding at first depending on changes in their lifestyle. However, this is not the case. Young mothers find that once their babies use the bottle and nipple, they are unwilling to suck the nipple, which is a situation where nipple confusion occurs.

This is because the nipple may have a large flow rate and be easy to drink. After the baby drinks from the bottle nipple, he will not want to work hard to suck the nipple. Therefore, if you want to avoid nipple confusion, you must choose carefully. For a suitable pacifier, therapist Chen Siting recommends choosing a pacifier that supports breastfeeding. The design of such a pacifier will take into account: the material should not be too soft, the nipple hole should not be too large, and a nipple with a wide mouth that imitates breast milk is better. The unique pacifier can provide a sucking rhythm similar to that of breast feeding, which can reduce the occurrence of vaginal confusion and extend the breastfeeding period.

nac nac electric breast pump series

1. Exclusive patented full silicone bra, soft material, 360° covering and snug, three different bra sizes, suitable for various Breast shape, suitable for both sitting and lying, comfortable and no side leakage.

2. The first four modes, smart/***/breast pumping/dual-frequency mode, to meet the different lactation needs of mothers.

3. Built-in lithium battery, small size, light weight, wireless breast collection is super free.

4. Lightweight (unilateral) electric breast pump: light and easy to carry, thoughtfully comes with a milk collection bottle to solve the problem of unilateral galactorrhea, and no maternal love is wasted.

5. Touch-controlled (bilateral) electric breast pump: supports 12 levels of suction, fast and quiet milk collection, and is easy to carry.

Standard pacifier for sucking mechanics

1. The moderately soft silicone allows the tongue to rhythm like waves, helping the upper and lower jaws move naturally.

2. The breast-like design with a widened base helps the baby puff up his cheeks and hold the pacifier tightly in his mouth, just like when breastfeeding.

3. The moderate breast-like multi-hole design has the same speed and flow rate as when feeding, which helps the baby digest and absorb well.

4. The patented V-shaped anti-expansion breathable valve ensures smooth air convection and prevents the baby from inhaling too much air.

5. The ring-shaped support is not easy to collapse. When the baby sucks hard, the pacifier is not easy to collapse or deform.

Interview/Gao Minjun

Photography/Jiang Jianxun

Consultation/Chen Siting, CEO of Siting Postpartum Lactation Consultation▼