MOST COMMON BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM

1. MOST COMMON MOST COMMON BREASTFEEDING BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS AND HOW TO HOW TO SOLVE THEM SOLVE THEM

2. Breastfeeding is a completely natural, Breastfeeding is a completely natural, wonderful, beautiful process between mother and baby. wonderful, beautiful process between mother and baby. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. From bacterial infections But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. From bacterial infections to painful hard breasts, a breastfeeding mother can to painful hard breasts, a breastfeeding mother can face many challenges. However, for every issue face many challenges. However, for every issue a mother faces breastfeeding, there’s a solution a mother faces breastfeeding, there’s a solution

3. Problem #1 Problem #1 Undersupply Undersupply Solution: Solution: The more “demand” placed on a mom’s milk ducts, the more “supply” her body will create. More frequent feeding or pumping should signal to her body that it needs to produce more milk. Some moms find success with power pumping. • • •

4. Problem #2 Problem #2 Oversupply Oversupply Solution: Solution: Nurse on one side only for each breastfeeding session (only if baby is gaining weight adequately) Hand express milk on the side that has not been used until mom is more comfortable and then use a cold compress to discourage milk production. Each time she does this, she should try to express less and less milk. Apply cold compresses (for about 30 minutes) to breasts in between feedings. • • • •

5. Problem #3 Problem #3 Painful Latching/Cracked Painful Latching/Cracked Nipples Nipples Solution: Solution: Soothe and treat damaged nipples with natural oil- based nipple cream (not lanolin). Nurse initially on the least damaged nipple (babies tend to be more gentle to the second breast) If necessary, pump or hand express from the breast with the damaged nipple and feed to your baby with a bottle. Rinse with salt water after breastfeeding and keep nipples as dry as possible in between feedings. • • • •

6. Problem #4 Problem #4 Sleepy Baby Sleepy Baby Solution: Solution: Undress him before nursing Play with him before feeding Tickle his feet during feeding or apply ice to his heels if he starts to drift off to sleep Switch sides often Start nursing on the fullest breast • i • • • •

7. Problem #5 Problem #5 Clogged or Plugged Ducts Clogged or Plugged Ducts Solution: Solution: Mom should make sure her nursing bra is not too tight and try to get as much rest as possible. She should apply warm compresses and nurse (or pump) as often as possible. A clogged duct cannot hurt baby so mom should continue to breastfeed on demand. • • •

8. Problem #6 Problem #6 Thrush Thrush When a baby gets a yeast infection in her mouth, this is called thrush. A baby can pass thrush to mom, which causes mom’s nipples to be extremely itchy, sore, and sometimes have a rash. Solution: Solution: A doctor will prescribe an antifungal medication which mom will use to treat both her nipples and her baby’s mouth.

9. Problem #7 Problem #7 Mastitis Mastitis Clogged ducts, engorged breasts, and cracked nipples can cause mastitis, which is a bacterial infection in a mother’s breasts. Solution: Solution: Mom should use warm compresses and empty her breasts as much as possible. This usually means pumping in addition to allowing baby to nurse often. •

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