"Is Postpartum Milk Ejection a Sign of Qi Deficiency Rather Than Abundant Breast Milk?"

We often hear mothers say they have enough milk because they can spray it out every time. At first glance, this seems true, not because too much milk can't be sprayed out. In fact, this is a sign of Qi deficiency in the mother. Milk is derived from blood, and the circulation and transformation of blood rely on the promotion and transformation of Qi. If the mother is too tired, Qi is insufficient, and control is poor, leading to insufficient intake, she may feel powerless. Especially for mothers who are thin, often fatigued, and have difficulty spraying milk, they should consult a doctor in a timely manner. So what kind of performance indicates that there is truly enough milk?

Performance 1: Baby's reaction and bowel movements after eating.

1. The baby actively spits out the nipple after being full and sleeps quietly for 2-3 hours.

2. There are 2-3 diluted bowel movements per day.

3. If the baby wakes up crying after sleeping for 1 hour and falls asleep again after feeding, it may mean that the baby is not full.

Performance 2: Baby's weight changes.

1. Physiological weight loss occurs within 10 days after birth.

2. After that, the daily weight gain should be in the range of 30-50 grams.

3. The weight increase at one month should be at least 0.5 kg.

Performance 3: Judging by breastfeeding time.

1. The baby can finish feeding within 1-30 minutes.

2. If the feeding time exceeds 30 minutes and the baby still doesn't want to leave the breast after a long time, it may indicate insufficient milk.

Performance 4: Based on breast engorgement.

1. Two weeks after delivery, the mother may feel engorged before feeding, which may indicate sufficient milk.

2. Pay attention to differentiate from blocked milk ducts.

How to Use This Information?

Mothers should not rely solely on one of the above performances to judge. They should satisfy at least three of these criteria to accurately assess the situation.