What Are the Methods for Increasing Milk Supply?

Question

My child is about one month old, and I’m experiencing a decrease in breast milk supply during breastfeeding. What methods are there for increasing milk supply?

Answer

Firstly, ensure that the mammary glands are unobstructed. You can ask family members to help squeeze the breasts, and if there are any lumps, they need to be addressed particularly. If necessary, an electric breast pump can be used. The sign of unobstructed mammary glands is that milk comes out in multiple holes when they are squeezed. Secondly, enhance your diet, especially with white rice, and drink more galactogogues, such as stewed mother chicken with cuttlefish, stir-fried crucian carp with lard and soybean sprouts (this recipe is very effective; it is recommended to try it), and stewed pork feet with tengcao. Lastly, always have confidence and believe in your ability to produce enough milk.