New Mother ? Facing Common Breastfeeding Challenges? Here are tips to overcome !

Overcoming Common Breastfeeding Challenges In Early Days Of Motherhood

Breast feeding is a natural and wonderful way of feeding your child but it poses some difficulties particularly in the initial stage of motherhood. Knowledge of these problems and how to deal with them makes the process of breastfeeding easier and more enjoyable. Here, some of the worst tendencies of breastfeeding are discussed along with suggestions on how to overcome them.

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Latching Difficulties  

Another problem that many new mothers encounter is how to properly get the child to latch on. If the latch is poor it leads to nipple pain and at the same time, there is no proper milk transfer from the mother to the baby. Doctors advise one to try various positions of breastfeeding the baby; for instance, football hold or the side-lying positions. Asking for help from a lactation consultant can also be helpful so that the infant can grab the breast correctly.

Nipple Pain and Soreness

Nipple pain as a problem can be attributed to incorrect positioning and attachment at the breast; however, it can be accompanied by other factors such as thrush or eczema. To avoid lactostasis, one should first use lanolin cream or expressed breast milk on the nipples after each feed. It is recommended that one should not touch the nipples with the breast, and instead air-dry the nipples and wear breast pads to avoid further constriction of the nipples. However, to exclude conditions such as infections, among others, one should seek medical help in the case of chronic pain.

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Low Milk Supply

Effects of poor breast feeding where mothers are worried they are not producing enough milk. Normal frequency of breastfeeding or expressing the breast also has a positive impact on the production of breast milk. Be sure that you are taking proper nutrition and drinking plenty of water. Da Ershijyi bailixiang, lvdou, and other foods such as oat, fenugreek, and fennel are among those that are considered to assist in boosting the milk production. If the issue of inadequate amount of milk persists, an LC can help in identifying some possible ways to increase it.

Engorgement

Engorgement means that the breasts are filled to the extent that the baby cannot comfortably suck on the breast. To reduce the hardness, one of the effective ways is to express a little milk using your hands or using a pump before using the breast. Before feeding the affected area, use a warm compress and after feeding use cold compress as it helps in reducing swelling and the pain too.

Fatigue and Emotional Stress

Most of the times, breastfeeding makes it even harder since managing a baby reduces the overall energy a mother has and this is on top of being fatigued after the childbirth. Try to sleep as much as possible going for a vacation or chore scenes where you do not have to sleep, do not be ashamed to ask for help from family members and friends. It is suggested to find a breastfeeding support group where one can get emotional support as well as tips and tricks from other ladies who face the same problems.

Although breastfeeding might be difficult at times, these difficulties can be resolved with the correct help and techniques. Through the management of conditions such as difficulty latching, pain in the nipple, low milk production, engorgement, and exhaustion, new moms can more skillfully navigate the early stages of breastfeeding. Recall that obtaining assistance from lactation consultants and medical professionals is an essential measure towards guaranteeing a prosperous nursing experience.

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