C-type technique to control milk volume

As soon as the baby is born, mothers should breastfeed. However, if the mammary glands are blocked, it will be difficult for the baby to suck milk. At this time, mothers need some massage methods to promote lactation. And some massage methods can also control milk volume. Today we will introduce to you the C-type method of controlling milk volume. You must study it carefully, as only the correct method can be effective.

The correct method of hand milking is a must for mothers

Growing with your baby Hand expressing milk can be said to be an essential skill for breastfeeding mothers. When the mammary glands are blocked, the baby and breast pump are not around, or it is inconvenient to use a breast pump, hand expressing milk is very convenient and hygienic. If you master it, you can save thousands of yuan on a breast pump.

Step 1: Sit with your body slightly forward

Let’s first look at the process of hand expressing milk for a newborn baby. Before expressing milk, prepare a clean container, wash your hands, place a small towel on your legs, and lean forward slightly. This posture is conducive to the smooth discharge and collection of milk, and can minimize the loss of milk.

Step 2: Gently massage your breasts

Gently massaging your breasts signals your body to prepare for milk production.

Step 3: Hold your hand in a C shape, 2-3 cm away from the nipple

Place your hands in a C shape on your breasts, with your thumb and index finger facing each other, the nipple between the two fingertips, and the two fingers about 2-3 cm away from the nipple. Mothers need to find the position that suits them best, as every mother's breast conditions are different.

Step 4: Press, squeeze and relax slowly

Use two fingers to press, squeeze, and relax repeatedly at a slow speed:

Press down with your thumb and index finger toward the chest wall. Do not use too much force. Stop pressing when you feel resistance (it should not hurt).

Put two fingers together to squeeze the breast (be careful not to lift your fingers slightly before squeezing)

Relax naturally (do not rub your skin), and return your two fingers to their original position.

Repeat this process until milk comes out.

Step 5: Speed ​​up the movement

When the nipple starts to drip milk faster and the milk flows out smoothly, you can increase the frequency of your finger movements to help the milk flow out quickly.