Many think that small breasts can reduce the amount of milk. Bdelay no need worried,psmall breasts will not affect how much or not the amount of milk that comes out. Check out the explanation and how to increase the right milk production.
Mothers-to-be who are pregnant for the first time may have thought about whether the milk will come out quickly and flow profusely after giving birth. For mothers with small breasts, concerns may be compounded by the question of whether the size of the breast causes less milk production. Fortunately, that is not true.
Breast Milk and Small Breasts
Small or large breast size has nothing to do with the amount of milk that comes out after the mother gives birth. Why? A woman's breast size is determined by genetic factors, weight, and the amount of fatty tissue in the breast. And this fat has nothing to do with the quantity of breast milk.
The amount of milk produced will be determined by how much the baby suckles. The more often the baby suckles, the more milk the mother will produce.
During pregnancy, pregnancy hormones make the milk ducts multiply and enlarge. This hormone also stimulates the mammary glands in the breast to secrete milk and bring it to the milk ducts under the nipple and areola (dark area around the nipple). The milk ducts are fully developed in the second trimester of pregnancy.
And did you know that your breasts will enlarge and become heavier during pregnancy? The shape of the larger breasts will be seen as the time of delivery approaches. If at this time the breasts still look small, do not be sad. Mothers can continue to breastfeed their little ones, just like any other mother.
However, if your breasts don't enlarge during pregnancy and remain tender after delivery, it may be due to not having enough milk-producing glands in your breasts. If so, you can visit your doctor for advice and solutions to increase milk production.
What Affects Breast Milk Production
Many factors affect the amount of milk production during breastfeeding mothers. Starting from premature birth, mothers who are obese, mothers have high blood pressure during pregnancy, smoking, stress, hormonal disorders, to taking certain drugs. Having had breast surgery, especially breast reduction surgery, can also be a determinant of how much milk will come out later.
You can increase the amount of breast milk production by doing the following:
- Breastfeed immediately after delivery.
- Breastfeed frequently, 8-12 times a day in the first weeks after delivery.
- Practice proper breastfeeding latch.
- Get a lactation consultation.
- Avoid smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages.
- Enough rest.
- Manage stress.
- Drink lots of water.
- Adequate intake Breastfeeding mothers need extra calories of 300 to 500 calories per day.
- Massaging breasts.
- Breast milk production is thought to increase if you consume seeds fenugreek, fennel, garlic, green leafy vegetables, cumin, pumpkin, lentils, silymarin, nuts, dan oats. However, before using these herbal medicines, it is better to first discuss with
Even though you have small breasts, you can also breastfeed your baby normally. However, if there are complaints or problems during breastfeeding, consult a doctor for solutions and suggestions.
