New Delhi, April 22 (IANS). After delivery, many women feel that their breasts are not producing enough milk, due to which the child remains hungry. But this is a common problem and there is no need to panic. According to Ayurveda, breastfeeding, i.e. the process of milk production, depends on body, mind and diet. If there is an imbalance between these three, there may be a problem of less milk production.
It is believed in Ayurveda that a woman’s body becomes very weak after delivery. If proper nutrition is not provided at this time, adequate rest is not provided and there is excessive mental stress, then the process of milk production can be affected. Sometimes anxiety, lack of sleep and weakness also become major reasons for this. Apart from this, if a woman fasts too much or does not consume water properly, it also affects milk production.
Many times the mother herself feels that less milk is being produced and the baby is not able to fill her stomach properly. The child’s weight increases slowly or he starts looking weak. In some cases, the child may also have problems like constipation.
In Ayurveda, its solution is said to be very simple and natural. First of all, it is very important for the mother to remain mentally calm. The biggest solution is to reduce stress and anxiety, as mental state directly affects milk production.
Improvement in eating habits is also necessary. According to Ayurveda, the mother should take light, nutritious, warm and liquid food. Milk, ghee and light products made from milk are considered beneficial. Apart from this, some medicinal things also help in increasing milk, like asparagus, fenugreek, cumin, garlic and Yashtimadhu. These naturally give strength to the body and help in increasing lactation.
It is also very important to take adequate amounts of water and fluids. Mother should not remain hungry or thirsty. Rest and sleep are as important as good food. The more relaxed the body is, the better milk will be produced.
The most important thing is that the mother should keep feeding the child from time to time. This signals the body that milk is needed and production gradually increases. Many times milk production is less in the beginning but with regular feeding the situation corrects itself.
If the milk still does not increase enough and the child is not gaining weight properly, then supplement or formula milk can be resorted to as per the doctor’s advice.
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