Have you noticed that with the advent of summer, we or the mothers around us have a lot of breast problems?
Yes!
Because in the summer, the mammary glands are more likely to have problems!
Mastitis will also increase!
Because of the large number of patients suffering from mastitis recently, our partner hospital has also developed a special package for the treatment of mastitis for lactating mothers.
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Why is summer so hard?
In summer, the weather is hot:
It is easy for external evil to invade and cause physical discomfort;
Bacteria are easy to breed, and if the nipple is cracked, it may increase the chance of infection;
Coldness, dietary problems, making the body more susceptible to damage, etc.
It is a superimposed factor in breast problems (especially mastitis) that makes breastfeeding difficult, among many other things we do:
Are we able to suck and feed frequently? Feeding on demand?
Are we all breastfeeding as much as possible?
Have we made any efforts to prevent nipple mix-ups?
Are we cautious about adding milk powder with a focus on breast milk?
Do we use the breast pump wisely and develop a relationship with it?
Do we pay enough attention to breast health and block milk? Redness, swelling and pain?
Have we ever paid attention to our diet? Are all blocked milk, mastitis diet or business as usual?
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Mothers, if you pay attention to the above, breastfeeding will really be much easier!!
勤吸勤喂:
Establish feeding habits from the very beginning, and when the baby needs it, the mother feeds it.
When you and your baby reach a tacit understanding of lactation and milk production, the balance of supply and demand will come~ As much she/he eats, the mother will give birth, and the baby will have enough to eat, and the mother will not feel uncomfortable with her breasts.
Try to kiss and feed:
Breastfeeding is a way to build affection, and when the baby snuggles up in your arms, both parties are happy and comfortable, so that the baby feels very secure. And mom's milk production will also increase.
Prevent nipple mix-ups:
Using the bottle too early and too often can overwhelm your baby and may make him or her less accustomed to the need to suckle harder on the mother's nipple, which can hinder feeding.
Improper bottle feeding is likely to lead to overfeeding. (See: Bottle Feeding = Nipple Mixing?) Bottle-fed babies will refuse mom's breast)
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Adding too much milk powder too early:
In the process of breastfeeding, we always love to doubt ourselves, doubting that our breast milk is not enough for our baby?!
Don't give a chance to stimulate breast milk secretion, how can the baby eat!
With the addition of more and more milk powder, it will become more and more dependent on milk powder, and the baby will naturally eat less breast milk, and the production of breast milk will become less and less!!!
The relationship between the two is one and the other!
Proper use of breast pumps:
The breast pump that is easy to use, smooth to pump, and comfortable may not be the first one you use.
What others say is easy to use may not be suitable for you, so moms need to test when using a breast pump. Find the right flare size for yourself and the gear that suits you, so that there will be no discomfort caused by nipple friction, pain caused by too much force, and nipple areolar edema caused by too strong negative pressure.
In order to make the breast pump a "sharp" device for milk pumping, rather than a "fierce" device.
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Focus on breast health:
During breastfeeding, you should check the condition of your chest frequently, and when there is a lump, you should dredge it in time.
If there is redness, swelling, or pain, do you need to determine what caused it? If you can't solve it yourself, you need to seek professional help in time.
Dietary issues:
How important is it to eat?!
What the mother eats affects the smell, taste, color, and nutrient content of the breast milk. Mothers also know that when chasing milk, blocking milk, and mastitis, there will be differences in the food choices they eat.
In this case, if the mammary gland is already inflamed, the mouth needs to be controlled!
Don't be taboo.
In the summer, breastfeeding mothers need to take care of their breasts. If the situation is aggravated, you need to see a doctor in time~#母乳喂养#