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Breastfeeding : common problems
and solutions
Breast milk is the best food a newborn
baby can get. Breastfeeding provides the
growing baby all the nutrients its
developing brain and body requires. Here
is a review of the most common problems
encountered while breastfeeding and some
trails of solutions. In any case, any
breastfeeding mother who is experiencing
difficulties should consult her physician
or lactation specialist.
In case of a baby who has trouble for
the first feedings, being patient and
offering the breast often is often all
that is needed. Asking for the help of a
qualified lactation specialist to put the
baby to the breast can provide very
useful.
If a nursing baby seams to get
disinterested from breastfeeding after a
couple of weeks or months, being again
patient and often offering the breast may
be all that is required. Older babies go
through periods where their entourage
interests them more. Another simple
solution is to go in a a quiet place
providing less stimuli and nurse there
quietly.
In the case of a baby who falls asleep
right after starting to nurse it is
recommended to stimulate him and talk to
him to keep his attention alert. A lot of
babies get very comfortable while
breastfeeding and tend to ìdrift
awayî. If a woman does not want to
feedings to drag-on for too long periods
of time, she can stimulate her baby by
talking or gently rubbing its back. It is
also a good habit to make sure the baby is
not too bundled-up when breastfeeding as
warmth may make him sleepier.
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In case a breastfeeding mother suspects
she does not have enough milk, she can
check for signs that this might be the
case. A nursing mother should not be
worried if her baby sleeps well between
feedings, wets 5 or more diapers per day
and seams alert and happy. Breastfeeding
mothers tend to be concerned of not having
enough breast milk while their baby is
convinced of the opposite. Another good
sign that the breastfeeding mother has
sufficient milk for her baby is if he is
gaining weight properly.
In the opposite case of a breastfeeding
mother who has too much milk and is
ìleakingî between feedings, a
good solution is to extract the extra milk
and freeze it for the days when she will
be away from the baby. Extracting milk
should only be done after a feeding when
there is milk remaining and the baby is
fully satisfied.
When a breastfeeding mother suffers
from sensitive nipples, she should consult
her physician and get the proper help. The
nursing mother should also be re-assured
that most sensible breasts will get better
over time.
Breastfeeding mothers can often suffer
from breast engorgement. The simplest
solution sis to breastfeed often or to
extract the excess milk if baby is
satisfied. Again, breast engorgement
settles on its own after a couple of
days.
Serious infections in breastfeeding
mothers such as breast abces or mastitis
require the care of a qualified physician
or lactation specialist. Often such alarm
signs as intense breast pain and fever are
present.
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