The sudden decrease of milk during the monthly period may be caused by the pregnant mom or the baby, as follows.
1. Reasons of pregnant mom:
(1) Life factors: pregnant mothers do not have enough rest, poor sleep quality, as well as insufficient food intake or partiality, resulting in a variety of nutrient deficiencies and other reasons, may affect the production of breast milk, and then make the milk suddenly reduced. And if the pregnant mother is in a bad mood, depression and other negative emotions, may also affect the production of milk, so that the milk suddenly reduced.
(2) Disease factors: If the pregnant mother uses drugs that may reduce the production of milk, such as dopamine agonists, etc.; or combined with diseases that cause blockage of the milk ducts, there may be a sudden decrease in milk.
2. Baby reasons: due to the baby’s single sucking time is not enough or the frequency is not enough, sucking posture is not correct, etc., may lead to the mother body can not form a good lactation reflex, and then there is a decrease in milk.
Pregnant mothers can promote the increase of milk volume by adjusting their emotions, paying attention to diet management, scientific work and rest, and letting the baby suckle more on the nipple. When the reason for the sudden decrease in milk is not clear, it is recommended to consult a doctor who will clarify the cause and give targeted treatment.