The decrease in milk production by the breasts is called hypogalactia. In this case, the amount of milk secreted does not meet the needs of the child. Hypogalactia is primary in 5 - 8% of women and occurs due to neuroendocrine disorders. According to the World Health Organization, only 1% of women are unable to breastfeed. Causes of hypogalactia include poor preparation of the mother for lactation, diseases in them (diabetes, vascular, diseases of the kidneys and systems, acute inflammatory processes, tumors, etc.), stress, alcohol, medication during pregnancy and childbirth, initial delayed breastfeeding, the mother’s unproductive schedule, diet, physical and mental stress.
Prevention of hypogalactia is very important. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the causes, to create a socially and materially safe environment for nursing mothers, to take care of the breasts, to follow the rules of hygiene, to establish a nutritious diet. Regular complete emptying of the breasts is necessary to protect against hypogalactia. The regularity of feeding leads to the formation of positive conditioned reflexes that meet the needs of the child. In this process, the milk production and secretion activities of the breasts are enhanced, which improves the sucking reflex in the baby. To prevent hypogalactia, it is necessary to empty the breast by weaning when the baby is consuming less milk. Exposure to the nipple during milking strongly stimulates lactation. The main factor that prevents hypogalactia from occurring is breastfeeding as soon as the baby is born.
The following conditions prevent natural (breastfeeding) feeding:
From the mother: severe systemic and tumor diseases, tuberculosis, trauma, cardiovascular and renal failure, taking anti-tumor drugs, acute inflammatory diseases caused by viruses and bacteria (ma ' lum time), skin and mental illness.
By the child: injuries during childbirth, circulatory disorders in the brain (breastfeeding can be difficult for the child at this time), congenital diseases.
