To relax after childbirth to produce more breast milk, it is important to drink plenty of fluids like water, coconut water, and rest so that the body has the necessary energy that milk production requires.
Usually the descent of the milk occurs from the third to the fifth day after birth, which is when the mother and the baby are discharged from the hospital. Despite the restlessness and anxiety about getting home, it is important to separate time to relax to ensure good milk production as of this date. The tips for getting relax at home are:
1. Sleep well
It is advised that the mother try to rest or sleep during periods when the baby also sleeps to recover the energy. Drinking a warm drink like chamomile or valerian tea or drinking warm milk is a great way to calm down, fighting stress and anxiety.
Also, during this rest period, switch off your home phone and cell phone to be able to completely turn off. Doing a countdown from 60 to zero, with the head turned upward leads to greater concentration on a task, leading to greater control of breathing and heartbeats, and is also a good help to relax.
2. Split tasks
Involving the father in caring for the baby whenever possible, helps to stay calm and quiet, the father can change the diaper or showering. If you do not have a maid, consider calling a relative 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 warm bath is good because the hot water relaxes the muscles, reducing the tension. After the bath see if someone can massage the back, neck and legs, or do it yourself. Here's how to: Relaxing self-massage.
Also, try going to the hairdresser, reading a book or magazine, or watching a movie so you can relax your mind and find well-being.
4. If you eat well
In addition, eating foods rich in vitamins and selenium such as orange and Brazil nuts is a way to combat anxiety and stress by helping you relax. Read more in: Foods Against Anxiety.
In order 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 a good quality breast milk that can supply all the baby's needs.
5. Limit visits
It is important to set a day of the week and a time for visits so that the environment is calm for the mother and the baby because constant visits can become tiresome.
Usually, this phase is very demanding and, therefore, it is normal for the woman to feel tired, sleepy and without strength. However, following these tips can renew the energies to be able to take care of the baby and to be able to breastfeed properly.
