First time mothers will most likely gather the full realization of how breastfeeding works the moment they actually experience it, rather than getting the information from their doctors on what to do and what not to do. This is, in fact, still considered the most effective way in giving nutrition to newborn babies. This is a time for mothers to be able to bond with them, too.
There are many challenges that mothers undergo from conception to nurturing the babies. The overwhelming responsibility and work makes them risky to have most of the common breastfeeding problems. Although it is only natural that the doctors would be there to help as well as the family, but it is much better that the mother know themselves what to do in case of these problems.
One problem is when the baby does not latch properly when they start to feed. What happens is that their mouths would go beyond the areola and this makes it uncomfortable for the mother. It could simple be readjusted and repositioned by gently sliding in the index finger in the mouth and letting them release it. When they yawn or when they open their mouths from tickling the chin, you can take this opportunity to let them latch again.
Cracked nipples could mean that there are latching problems, dry skin, thrush, or incorrect pumping of the breast. This could be an symptoms to other worse cases, but before that you need to do some initial adjustments by doing the same repositioning. You can also let the cracks heal through either water or with the milk. Do not even try to use other moisturizers.
If the ducts are clogged and then if there is also a feeling of feverish temperature and aching breasts, then it could be a sign of an infection. But if it is only a bearable sore and redness, you can do some warm compress to ease the pain. Also, massaging it gently would let the milk flow better as well.
Lactation of the breasts would sometimes end up too much and the baby would find it difficult to latch onto it. What you can do about this is to hand express first the breast and until it becomes soft, you can then let the baby latch to it. Nursing frequently would make the engorging to be less often.
There are cases when the breast is infected with bacteria, which causes Mastitis. It gives pains on the breast and accompanied with fever, too. The way to solve this is by taking in antibiotics, applying hot compression, and let the milk be expressed frequently.
Another type of infection is thrush with is caused by fungi or yeast. This can be initially found around the mouth of the baby which will be passed on to the breast of the mother. These are rashes and itchiness and you need to consult your doctor for recommended anti fungal creams you can use. Apply this to both on the baby and on the breast for them to heal at same times.
There are times when the breast would feel like there are small needles poking it, but this is quite normal. But if it lasts longer than a few minutes and the pain tends to become unbearable, this is already a sign for an infection. Ask help from your doctor in order to know what kind of infection this is and to get a prescription.
There are many challenges that mothers undergo from conception to nurturing the babies. The overwhelming responsibility and work makes them risky to have most of the common breastfeeding problems. Although it is only natural that the doctors would be there to help as well as the family, but it is much better that the mother know themselves what to do in case of these problems.
One problem is when the baby does not latch properly when they start to feed. What happens is that their mouths would go beyond the areola and this makes it uncomfortable for the mother. It could simple be readjusted and repositioned by gently sliding in the index finger in the mouth and letting them release it. When they yawn or when they open their mouths from tickling the chin, you can take this opportunity to let them latch again.
Cracked nipples could mean that there are latching problems, dry skin, thrush, or incorrect pumping of the breast. This could be an symptoms to other worse cases, but before that you need to do some initial adjustments by doing the same repositioning. You can also let the cracks heal through either water or with the milk. Do not even try to use other moisturizers.
If the ducts are clogged and then if there is also a feeling of feverish temperature and aching breasts, then it could be a sign of an infection. But if it is only a bearable sore and redness, you can do some warm compress to ease the pain. Also, massaging it gently would let the milk flow better as well.
Lactation of the breasts would sometimes end up too much and the baby would find it difficult to latch onto it. What you can do about this is to hand express first the breast and until it becomes soft, you can then let the baby latch to it. Nursing frequently would make the engorging to be less often.
There are cases when the breast is infected with bacteria, which causes Mastitis. It gives pains on the breast and accompanied with fever, too. The way to solve this is by taking in antibiotics, applying hot compression, and let the milk be expressed frequently.
Another type of infection is thrush with is caused by fungi or yeast. This can be initially found around the mouth of the baby which will be passed on to the breast of the mother. These are rashes and itchiness and you need to consult your doctor for recommended anti fungal creams you can use. Apply this to both on the baby and on the breast for them to heal at same times.
There are times when the breast would feel like there are small needles poking it, but this is quite normal. But if it lasts longer than a few minutes and the pain tends to become unbearable, this is already a sign for an infection. Ask help from your doctor in order to know what kind of infection this is and to get a prescription.
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