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.
Normally, milk is dropped from the third to the fifth day after birth, which is when the mother and baby are discharged from the hospital. Despite the hustle and bustle of getting home, it is important to take the time to relax to ensure good milk production from this date. The tips for relaxing at home are:
1. Sleep well
It is advised that the mother tries to rest or sleep in the periods when the baby also sleeps to regain energy. Having a hot drink like chamomile or valerian tea or drinking warm milk is an excellent way to calm down, fighting stress and anxiety.
In addition, during this rest period, turn off your home phone and cell phone to be able to disconnect completely. Counting down from 60 to zero, with your head turned upwards, leads to greater concentration on a task, leading to greater control of breathing and heartbeat, and is also a good help to relax.
2. Split tasks
Involving the father in baby care whenever possible, helps to be calmer and calmer, the father can change the diaper or bathe. If you don't have a maid, consider calling a family member as a mother, sister or mother-in-law to help with household chores, such as laundry, 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 the shower, see if someone can massage your back, neck and legs, or do it yourself. See how to do it: Relaxing self-massage.
In addition, try going to the hairdresser, reading a book or magazine or watching a movie so that you can relax your mind and find well-being.
4. Eat well
In addition, 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 about 3 liters of water, fruit juice or tea and choose a healthy diet to produce good quality breast milk that 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, drowsy and without strength. However, by following these tips you can renew your energies to be able to take care of the baby and be able to breastfeed properly.
