The doctor nodded. "Many women can still produce breast milk through lactation six months after giving birth, but it varies from person to person. There are also people who tried lactating but to no avail."
After a pause, she continued, "But I don’t encourage seeing a lactation massage therapist. You can get your husband to help you. See if you can stimulate lactation through diet and artificial stimulation.
The doctor was relatively straightforward, which left me feeling a little embarrassed. I gently coughed and said, "What should I eat in terms of diet?"
The doctor smiled. "Eat food that can stimulate the secretion of the mammary glands. Do your research o n the internet on how to make lactation teas. They're pretty easy to make. Also, it’s best to take the tea with some medicine. I can prescribe those for you."
I nodded.
The doctor pushed her glasses and continued," Remember, don't go to a lactation massage therapist. It's been six months since you've given birth now. If the lactation massage therapist isn't professional enough and fails to grasp the right technique, it can easily cause damage to your mammary glands. I suggest asking your husband for help or having the
child assist through sucking. The child will be the best way to go since the child has greater suction and won't hurt you."
She prescribed a few medications for me after saying that.
After leaving the doctor's office, Xander let out a long sigh of relief. "If I stayed there a little longer, I swear I would have died from awkwardness."
"It's not that bad." I teased. "Did you forget that you were a licentious young master back then?"
Xander glared at me. "That's just a false image, okay? I'm really pure inside."
I stifled a laugh. "Sure, you're the purest in the world."
After paying for the medicine, Xander and I left the hospital with Munchkin.
After getting into the car, Xander switched on the heater. "I think it’s too much trouble. Why don’t we just forget about it? Although Munchkin has only been drinking infant formula instead of breast milk, there’s nothing wrong with him apart from his slightly slow development.
I pursed my lips. "I want to try. Munchkin is my child, and as his mother, I should feed him breast milk if I have the ability to, no?"
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