There are instances when it comes to mothers who have their first child, that they only realize the advices from doctors in breastfeeding when they actually start doing it. This is still regarded as the best means in nurturing the baby. This is also the joy for mothers and their moment to bond with their babies.
The challenges that these first time mothers would go through is immeasurable. The feeding would tend to have a lot of common breastfeeding problems for the mothers in terms of lactation, infection, comfortability, and many others. That is why the doctors would be there to help you, but knowing first hand what to do is very beneficial.
Latching pain occurs when the position of the baby and their mouths tend to go over the areola. This pain is normal at first, but if it goes over for a minute or two, then this is where you need to check it. Reposition by placing your index finger inside the mouth to take them off. Either wait for them to open their mouth or tickle their chin so you can latch your nipple again in a more comfortable way.
Cracked nipples tend to happen because of dry skin, improper pumping, thrush, or basically just latching problems. Do the same as the above in repositioning the baby. You can also let the cracked areas heal by spreading the milk over it and letting it air dry. Do not use other household products and only use water to moisturize it or, of course, the breast milk.
Clogging of the ducts could be an infection, but this can only be determined when there is accompanying feverish tendencies and then aches on the breast. You can initially massage it gently to generate better milk flow. Also, apply warm compress over it. If the pain persists, you can contact your doctor.
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.
Mastitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It is accompanied with fever and breast pains. This might be caused by engorgement, plugged ducts, and cracked skin. The only way to solve this is through antibiotics, hot compression, and frequently expressing the milk.
Yeast and fungi may cause thrush which gives of a nasty rash and annoying itchiness. This is likely first found on the mouth and lips of the infant which tends to be passed towards the breasts of the lactating mother. Have this checked by the doctor to get recommendations on the anti fungal medicines that you can use. Also, the application is both on the mouth of the baby and then the breasts.
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.
The challenges that these first time mothers would go through is immeasurable. The feeding would tend to have a lot of common breastfeeding problems for the mothers in terms of lactation, infection, comfortability, and many others. That is why the doctors would be there to help you, but knowing first hand what to do is very beneficial.
Latching pain occurs when the position of the baby and their mouths tend to go over the areola. This pain is normal at first, but if it goes over for a minute or two, then this is where you need to check it. Reposition by placing your index finger inside the mouth to take them off. Either wait for them to open their mouth or tickle their chin so you can latch your nipple again in a more comfortable way.
Cracked nipples tend to happen because of dry skin, improper pumping, thrush, or basically just latching problems. Do the same as the above in repositioning the baby. You can also let the cracked areas heal by spreading the milk over it and letting it air dry. Do not use other household products and only use water to moisturize it or, of course, the breast milk.
Clogging of the ducts could be an infection, but this can only be determined when there is accompanying feverish tendencies and then aches on the breast. You can initially massage it gently to generate better milk flow. Also, apply warm compress over it. If the pain persists, you can contact your doctor.
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.
Mastitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It is accompanied with fever and breast pains. This might be caused by engorgement, plugged ducts, and cracked skin. The only way to solve this is through antibiotics, hot compression, and frequently expressing the milk.
Yeast and fungi may cause thrush which gives of a nasty rash and annoying itchiness. This is likely first found on the mouth and lips of the infant which tends to be passed towards the breasts of the lactating mother. Have this checked by the doctor to get recommendations on the anti fungal medicines that you can use. Also, the application is both on the mouth of the baby and then the breasts.
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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