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Breast Feeding
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In some women, a few days after delivery the milk supply comes on so quickly that the breasts become swollen, hard and sore. This is called engorgement. There is an increased supply of blood and other fluids in the breast as well as milk. What will you notice in an engorged breast? The breasts and nipples may be so swollen that the baby is unable to latch on and suckle. The soreness makes it difficult for the mother to relax and enjoy the feeding of her baby. How are engorged breasts managed? Feed the baby on demand from day one until he/she has had enough. The first breast is finished completely. One side per feed is used rather than some from each breast. The second breast is offered if the baby is hungry. A warm wash or shower before breast-feeding is advised as it softens the breasts and helps in free flow of the milk. Avoid giving the baby other fluids. Massage any breast lumps gently towards the nipple while feeding. Apply cold packs after feeding and cool washed cabbage leaves (left in the refrigerator) between feeds. If the breast feels uncomfortable or if the baby sleeps for more than four hours, the baby can be woken up for its feed. Use a good comfortable brassiere. Remove your bra completely before feeding. For severe discomfort, contact your doctor - paracetamol may be taken with the doctors' consent. |
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Posted by:
Afsana007(Guest)
Posted on: 12/15/2011 should Pizotifen, Rabeprazole, Montelukast, Fexofenadine, Domperidone effects by baby as i feed by breast to my baby.
please tell me.
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sobia_akhtar(Guest)
Posted on: 11/11/2011 We have a girl baby of 20 days. she used to have mothers milk every half an hour. whether mothers milk is not sufficient for her. sometimes we used to give her powder milk as advised by doctors and she has a nice sleep. please advice us and need a good diet for her mother.
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drmitesh85
Posted on: 06/25/2011 i have 1 and 1/2 months beby girl and now i m suffering from loose motion kindly guide me which antibiotics can i take or can i take loperamide ? please guide me ASAP
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shariff(Guest)
Posted on: 01/28/2011 what are the diet [items]should be avoided during feeding the baby
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Thealea
Posted on: 01/31/2011 When you are feeding the baby you should avoid foods that has spices like garlic, chili, and pepper since this may cause gas problems in the baby. It will later produced bloating symptoms. You should also avoid cow's milk since as we know it is a common cause of food allergies, it can actually cause red patches on your baby's skin. Also, Red pepper should really be avoided too since this may cause dermatitis in breastfeed babies. But, of course you have to ask advice from the expert like the doctors to be sure. There are foods that might not be good to your baby and you unconsciously eat them. |
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AnuradhaSrinivasan(Guest)
Posted on: 05/27/2010 Hi, I have a 4 months and 2 weeks old boy baby. He is weighing 6kgs. But for the past 2 days he is not taking my milk. He is crying a lot when i try to feed him. I cannot understand the reason. Please help. |
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siva_
Posted on: 05/06/2010 Hi, i have 5months baby boy..his weight is 7.5kg if its normal... my milk is decreasing...and i gave my milk only 2 or 3 times if its enough.... what i do....i give him lactogen
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guest
Posted on: 07/06/2010 in hot weathers and months like jun july, dehydration is common, esp for feeding mothers. try to increase the intake of liquid. i experienced the same recently, but i took more milk, juices, lemonade , yougurt etc. more liquid more breast milk. do not go to the formula milk. try to feed more and more, else milk production will quicky decline... |
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