To relax after giving birth to produce more breast milk, it is important to drink plenty of fluids such as water, coconut water, and rest so that the body has the necessary energy that milk production requires.
Milk letdown normally occurs from the third to fifth day after birth, which is when the mother and baby are discharged from the hospital. Despite the hustle and bustle and anxiety about getting home, it is important to set aside time to relax to ensure good milk production from this date onwards. Tips for being able to relax at home are:
1. Sleep well
It is recommended that the mother tries to rest or sleep during periods when the baby also sleeps to regain energy. Drinking a hot drink such as chamomile or valerian tea or drinking warm milk is an excellent way to calm down, combat stress and anxiety.
Also, during this period of rest, turn off your home phone and cell phone to be able to completely disconnect. Counting down from 60 to zero, with your head facing up, leads to greater concentration on a task, leading to greater control of your breathing and heartbeat, and is also a good help to relax.
2. Divide tasks
Involving the father in the baby’s care whenever possible helps him to be calmer and calmer, the father can change the diaper or give him a bath. If you don’t have a maid, consider calling a family member such as your mother, sister or mother-in-law to help with household chores, such as taking care of clothes, shopping and cooking.
3. Take care of yourself
Taking a hot water bath is good because the hot water relaxes your muscles, reducing tension. After your shower, see if someone can massage your back, neck and legs, or do it yourself. See how to do it in: Relaxing self-massage.
Additionally, try going to the hairdresser, reading a book or magazine or watching a film to relax your mind and find well-being.
4. Eat well
Furthermore, eating foods rich in vitamins and selenium, such as oranges and Brazil nuts, is a way to combat anxiety and stress by helping you relax. Read more at: Foods against Anxiety.
To be able to produce a good amount of milk, you should drink around 3 liters of water, fruit juice or tea and choose a healthy diet to produce good quality breast milk, which can meet all the baby’s needs.
5. Limit visits
It is important to define a day of the week and a time for visits so that the environment is calm for the mother and baby because constant visits can become tiring.
Generally, this phase is very demanding and, therefore, it is normal for women to feel tired, sleepy and without strength. However, by following these tips you can renew your energy to take care of your baby and breastfeed properly.
