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Breastfeeding problem solver
If you have a breastfeeding problem, get help as soon as possible. The longer you leave it, the more painful it may become, and a simply resolved positioning problem can all too easily develop into an infection that may take antibiotics to clear. The majority of problems stem from poor positioning, so the first step…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Baby refusing to breastfeed
Your baby may refuse to breastfeed for a number of reasons: a change in the taste of your breast milk, sometimes caused by a course of medicine or a change of diet, or a change in the taste of the breast, perhaps because you have used a nipple cream. If you have been using a…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Thrush during breastfeeding
Thrush is a fungal infection which can appear on the breasts and in the baby’s mouth as well as in their genitals. You may notice white spots on your breasts and in the baby’s mouth, and your breasts may become flaky and very itchy. You may experience soreness and pain deep in the breast. It…
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Breastfeeding problem solver: Engorgement
Your mature breast milk will ‘come in’ a few days after giving birth. Up until then, you will be feeding your baby with colostrum. The milk that comes in at every feed includes both foremilk and hindmilk, and the volume of milk that you produce will increase considerably. This can result in what is called…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Breastfeeding a biting baby
Many mothers decide that they are going to stop breastfeeding by the time their baby has teeth, on the assumption that a baby with teeth will make breastfeeding more painful. This shouldn’t be the case, because when a baby is positioned well at the breast, his tongue will cover his lower set of teeth. But…
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Breastfeeding problem solver: Favoured breast
Many babies favour one breast over the other. While this is no problem for your baby, if you want to encourage him to feed better from his less favoured breast you can try what is called the ‘rugby ball’ method. If, for example, your right breast is his favourite, to feed from the left, hold…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Inverted nipples
About two per cent of women have nipples which are inverted to a greater or lesser degree, which means that they are flat or sit inwards rather than protruding from the breast, even when stimulated. Although this may mean that getting breastfeeding started takes a little more care and attention, it doesn’t mean that you…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Mastitis
Mastitis is a painful inflammation of the breast that can result in a temperature, a red sore patch on your breast, and flu-like symptoms. It often happens when engorgement or a blocked duct is left untreated. It could also be the result of poor positioning, or it may be an infection resulting from bacteria entering…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Sore or cracked nipples
These are caused by poor positioning. The baby sucks on the nipple rather than taking the nipple far back into his mouth and compressing the areola to release breast milk. Remedies Ask someone to check that your baby is positioned well Have a look at some books from the library or from your health centre…
Breastfeeding problem solver: Blocked duct
A blocked duct can cause a small, tender lump in your breast. A blocked duct occurs when breast milk has been stopped from flowing freely, perhaps by a tight bra, or if you have slept awkwardly, or if your breasts have been engorged. Remedies Use warmth and massage to gently disperse the lump Feed your…
