Breast milk is the incomparable best food for newborns, but many mothers face the problem of insufficient milk supply, causing great anxiety for new dads. How to improve this situation? An effective approach is to add a “catalyst” to breast milk. However, fathers are confused about which method to choose and the specific implementation. The solution is not fixed, and will be further discussed below.
When the baby is five months old and the amount of food suddenly decreases, common reasons may be blood deficiency or blocked milk ducts, with emotional fluctuations also playing a role. Blood deficiency is manifested as soft breasts without swelling; blocked milk ducts are accompanied by swelling or pain. It is crucial to take appropriate measures for different situations. Mothers maintaining a good attitude, regularly drinking milk-boosting soup, greatly benefit from continuous breastfeeding. If the milk supply does not increase, timely addition of formula milk is also a wise choice.
As the baby grows, it becomes especially important to introduce complementary foods while continuing to drink milk-boosting soup. After six months, breast milk may not meet all of the baby’s nutritional needs. Complementary foods can start with simple rice porridge, gradually adding a small amount of egg yolk, then trying various vegetable purees at 5 to 6 months. Although there are various ready-made vegetable purees on the market, homemade options are more economical and fresh, worth considering.
After birth, babies rely on breastfeeding, but some mothers may have insufficient milk supply. If the baby’s milk supply decreases at five months, it may be due to blood deficiency, blocked milk ducts, or emotional influence. Mother’s optimism and drinking milk-boosting soup are key coping strategies.
During breastfeeding, the mother’s hydration is also crucial. When feeling thirsty, she should drink water in a timely manner or consume nutritional liquid foods such as fish soup, chicken soup, fresh milk, and plain water. Adequate hydration not only ensures sufficient milk supply but also guarantees its nutritional value.
