Breastfeeding is the way to feed your child with your mother’s milk. Studies have shown that breastmilk contains heat, protein, fat, calcium and iron, vitamins, etc., and is the best choice for infant growth and development. Breast Care Routine cleaning of the breasts and nipples is very important. Apply clean water daily and tap clean. Do not use soap because it will wash off skin oils, causing soreness and chapped nipples. Gently dry the nipple after each feeding. Wear bras whenever you can, because your breasts need adequate support. When the nipple is painful, apply some lotion. Remember to apply some ointment after each feeding, such as Vaseline. Once the milk is secreted, milk is likely to flow out automatically. You can put breast pads or handkerchiefs inside the bra to absorb the leaked milk. Brassieres with their own containers keep the nipple dry and collect leaking milk. Milk can be stored in the refrigerator. The brassiere should be cleaned and disinfected before use. I got sick If you are unwell and unable to breastfeed, you can squeeze your breastmilk and have your partner feed your baby. If you are very sick or can't squeeze your breastmilk, you have to feed your baby with a spoon or a bottle. Although the baby may not accept it at first, he will still drink when he is hungry. When you are hospitalized, you can still breastfeed. Tell nurses your thoughts as early as possible so that they are prepared. If you are too weak, someone needs to help you pick up your baby and feed it. If you have surgery, you can't give your baby breastmilk: on the one hand, it's because narcotic drugs can make you very weak, and on the other hand, it's because the narcotic can flow into your breast and affect your baby. Therefore, before surgery, you may be able to squeeze enough breastmilk to meet your baby's needs. It takes about ten days to recover breast milk after the operation, during which the baby should have enough milk supply. Drugs and breastfeeding Try to avoid taking any medicine during breastfeeding. Many medicine ingredients will flow into the milk and affect your baby's health. Be sure to tell the doctor about breastfeeding at the time of treatment; this way he will be able to prescribe more appropriate drugs. If you want to use oral contraceptives, it is best to choose oral contraceptives containing trace amounts of luteinizing hormone, because the mixed type of contraceptives will reduce the secretion of milk. Of course, the doctor will help you choose the most appropriate contraceptive method in combination with your actual situation. Problems that arise Your breasts are heavily loaded during the next few months, so there are some problems with the feeding process, such as incorrect feeding posture or baby pulling the nipple. The best way to avoid this type of problem is to keep your breasts clean, to ensure that your baby can suck breastmilk every time, and to wear a suitable breastfeeding bra. Once your nipple is sore or cracking, take immediate treatment. Otherwise, the situation will only get worse. Nipple splitting: Nipple soreness can easily deteriorate into a nipple split if it is not properly treated (see right side). If your nipple breaks, you will experience a tingling sensation each time you feed your baby. Always wipe the nipples with a clean cotton pad or tissue to continue breastfeeding your baby. Specific recommendations can refer to the right side. If necessary, you can also squeeze breast milk and feed your baby with a bottle. Rising milk: At the end of the first week, your breasts may be sore as a result of breast milk before the milk secretion system has fully matured. If this happens, the baby may not be able to bite the nipple smoothly. Wearing a comfortable breast-feeding bra can minimize the discomfort of breast-feeding. A portion of breastmilk or a hot bath before feeding can also relieve discomfort. Blockage of the breast: Wearing too tight clothing or breast milk can lead to blockage of the breast, leading to a hard red spot outside the mouth of the milk duct. Evacating the milk inside the breast and wearing a suitable bra at each feeding can prevent this from happening. If breast blockage occurs, it is often necessary to feed the baby with the blocked breast. Mastitis: If the blockage of the breast is not treated promptly, it is likely to cause an acute infection, mastitis. The performance of the external swelling of the breast thermal pain, there is a more obvious induration. At this time, you need to empty excess milk, so you should insist on breastfeeding, and the doctor will also open some antibiotics to eliminate inflammation. Breast abscesses: Blockage of the breast or mastitis may worsen into abscesses of the breast, swelling, pain, and fever. Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics for your treatment. If antibiotics do not work, you will need surgery. However, even if you need surgery, you can continue breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for specific conditions. Prevent nipple soreness Breastfeeding can cause nipple soreness, especially if you are skinny. The following precautions can be taken to minimize nipple soreness: • Make sure your baby has the nipple and areola in his mouth when feeding. • Gently hold the baby away from the breast after each feeding (see page 42). Keep your breast dry and clean. If your breast on one side begins to sore, it may be due to incorrect posture during feeding. Refer to the correct posture on page 40 to 43. To prevent chapped nipples, apply 2 or 3 times daily Chamomile Cream or Calendula Cream. Nipple shield The nipple shield is made of soft silicone and can tightly wrap the nipple. The baby can suck and uncover the small nipple at the front end. Must be disinfected before use. Can Hepatitis B Patients Breastfeed? Breastfeeding and artificial feeding infants have a similar proportion of hepatitis B infections, and breastfeeding does not increase the risk of hepatitis B infection in infants born to hepatitis B mothers. This is because the baby born to the mother of hepatitis B develops Hepatitis B infection most often during intrauterine or childbirth, rather than during lactation. The World Health Organization still lists breastmilk as the safest food with the lowest level of HBV and the lowest risk. It was clearly stated as early as 1997. There is currently no evidence that the hepatitis B mother’s breastfeeding will increase the chance of infant infection and recommend that all hepatitis B mothers Breastfeeding. Workplace Women Breastfeeding Tips 1. Breast pump for essential items: Begin using the breast pump 3-4 weeks before returning to work, and you can have enough time to become familiar with this method. The time required for pumping with a breast pump is generally 15 minutes each time, plus the entire time of the cleaning process does not exceed 20-25 minutes. The first few days may suck only a small amount of milk. The frozen milk is enough for the child to eat all day until you come home from work. 2. Finding loved ones who can deal with emergencies: Going back to work is very exhausting, both emotionally and physically. You have just adapted to your mother's role and suddenly you have to throw in another character. Every day after work you feel tired. Talk to your husband and ask him to help you share some housework. This will make you a lot easier. At the same time, he also let him experience the feeling of playing two roles at the same time. In addition, if you have any difficulties, you can ask a friend or relative to help. 3, the church baby bottle: Before letting the baby completely use the bottle to drink milk, should give him a sufficient adaptation process. Before each feeding or at the end of the feeding, let him sip on the artificial pacifier and realize what's different because it's totally different ways of drinking. However, if you use the bottle too early, it is very likely that the baby will not be able to adapt. He should begin to use the baby bottle for a month or so after he is born, otherwise he will have difficulty accepting bottle feeding for more than 2-3 months. 4, to nurture a babysitter for the baby: nanny can not only find a simple. You need to do some proper training for your baby's nanny. Teach her the necessary first-aid knowledge to help her get acquainted with the situation near your home. In the first few days, you can only let the child and the babysitter stay for a few hours and slowly adapt to this change. 5. Choose the right breastfeeding device: (1) Open clothing with buttons is the most practical (2) The best color is similar or the same as the color of milk stains (3) The clothes need 100% pure cotton, and the water absorption is better. Hcg Pregnancy,Beta Hcg Test,Hcg Levels,Hcg Hormone Weihai Kangzhou Biotechnology Engineering Co.,Ltd , https://www.weihaikangzhou.com