Breast feeding problem | Infant feeding problem | Mother
Breast feeding problem | Infant feeding problem
Every story of breastfeeding is not of joy there are many new moms who have faced more trouble initially and few later on. Breast feeding is an art where both mother and baby have to master. Every individual uses a new method or different pattern to breast feed the child; which does not match with others. When you face with problem to breast feed then primary help should be taken from the doctor or midwife. Some of the causes and answers to this breast feeding issue are put here.
* Baby tends to feed all the time; the reason could be improper positioning or insufficient supply of milk. Make sure the position of the baby is proper while feeding and allow them to feed on demand.
* Painful or bleeding or cracked nipples are caused due to bad positioning. Reposition the baby by inserting finger in his mouth and break his grip. Rub some milk on the nipples, to heal it.
* A thrush appears as white marks on cracked nipples. Thrush becomes visible if either the baby or the mom is on antibiotics or there could be no particular reason. Any oral medication or anti-fungal cream cures it.
* Flat or lumpy nipples with hard and full breasts; this condition is termed as engorgement. Engorgement can happen in many conditions: firstly on third or fourth day of the baby’s birth. Second when baby lessens number of feeds; this condition could reduce milk producing quantity. Warm shower bath, warm flannel clothing or chilled cabbage leaves help in reduce swelling.
* Free flow of milk could be stopped due to small tender lumps in duct of the breast. This can be resolved by massaging the area or use warm squeeze. These lumps generally form because of improper sleeping position, etc.
* Redness of breast and swelling along with temperature or aches is called as Mastitis. Proper rest and use of cold and warm compress reduces the swelling. Breast feeding should not be seized.
Whatever be the cause of inconvenience, mother should not stop breast feeding the child. If the above solutions do not work consult a doctor immediately.
Every story of breastfeeding is not of joy there are many new moms who have faced more trouble initially and few later on. Breast feeding is an art where both mother and baby have to master. Every individual uses a new method or different pattern to breast feed the child; which does not match with others. When you face with problem to breast feed then primary help should be taken from the doctor or midwife. Some of the causes and answers to this breast feeding issue are put here.
* Baby tends to feed all the time; the reason could be improper positioning or insufficient supply of milk. Make sure the position of the baby is proper while feeding and allow them to feed on demand.
* Painful or bleeding or cracked nipples are caused due to bad positioning. Reposition the baby by inserting finger in his mouth and break his grip. Rub some milk on the nipples, to heal it.
* A thrush appears as white marks on cracked nipples. Thrush becomes visible if either the baby or the mom is on antibiotics or there could be no particular reason. Any oral medication or anti-fungal cream cures it.
* Flat or lumpy nipples with hard and full breasts; this condition is termed as engorgement. Engorgement can happen in many conditions: firstly on third or fourth day of the baby’s birth. Second when baby lessens number of feeds; this condition could reduce milk producing quantity. Warm shower bath, warm flannel clothing or chilled cabbage leaves help in reduce swelling.
* Free flow of milk could be stopped due to small tender lumps in duct of the breast. This can be resolved by massaging the area or use warm squeeze. These lumps generally form because of improper sleeping position, etc.
* Redness of breast and swelling along with temperature or aches is called as Mastitis. Proper rest and use of cold and warm compress reduces the swelling. Breast feeding should not be seized.
Whatever be the cause of inconvenience, mother should not stop breast feeding the child. If the above solutions do not work consult a doctor immediately.
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