Is it okay to breastfeed again after one month of weaning?

Many mothers have this idea, that is, after weaning their babies, they want to breastfeed their babies again. The main reason is that the babies become malnourished after using bottles or milk powder after weaning. Some are temporarily weaned because of the mothers themselves or for the health of the babies, and some have too much breast milk secretion, etc. So, is it good for the baby to breastfeed again after weaning?

Confidence is important!

Tell mom: Even if you have been weaned,

But it is still possible to re-breastfeed! !

There have been many recorded cases in history where, due to major disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and blizzards, mothers began to feed their children with their breasts in order to provide safe food for their children, even mothers who had stopped breastfeeding. It has been observed that re-breastfeeding is often more successful for this reason. Because the mother has a stronger desire. It can be seen that the mother's confidence and willingness are very important, so:

1. When the mother is wavering, we should give her enough confidence and help her make the right decision.

2. When the mother sees that she can secrete the first drop of milk through stimulation, we should encourage her.

3. However, if a mother rushes the process, she may become anxious and nervous, which may affect her milk production.

Baby's sucking is very important!

We want to help babies return to their mothers' breasts

1. Although a breast pump can also be used to stimulate breast milk production, studies have shown that baby sucking is more effective in helping mothers produce milk.

2. A study was conducted on 366 pairs of mothers and infants who were re-lactating. The results showed that about one-third of the babies fed well on the first try, one-third of the babies refused to breastfeed a little, and another one-third of the babies basically completely refused the breast. Within a week, about half of babies will be feeding well.

3. Generally speaking, it will be easier to lactate again if the interval between breastfeeding (pumping) is not too long.

4. Skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby as much as possible 24 hours a day can help the baby return to the mother's breast as early as possible.

Breast stimulation is important!

Tell the mother to stimulate her breasts frequently

1. Allow the baby to suck as frequently and adequately as possible to help the mother re-establish milk secretion. At least 8-12 times a day.

2. If the baby does not suck well, you can use a breast pump to stimulate the breasts. At least 8-12 times a day.

3. When using a breast pump, you will get twice the result with half the effort if you stay with your baby and look at him.

4. You can use a breast pump while your baby is sucking to increase breast stimulation.

Use of drugs

Of course, some medicines can be used to help mothers lactate.

But not all cases require

1. Peridone and metoclopramide, which increase the level of prolactin in the mother's blood and promote milk secretion by antagonizing the release of dopamine in the central nervous system.

2. Some herbs, such as fenugreek, goat pea, milk thistle, fennel, basil, cardamom, cumin, etc., are believed to contain prolactin and can be used to increase milk secretion, but there is a lack of evidence-based evidence on the effects of herbs on lactation.