Tips for Breastfeeding Issues
Breastfeeding your baby is one of the most loving, nurturing things you'll ever do. At the hospital, you may get some basic instruction on breastfeeding. Or maybe your doctor has given you some guidance. But even with help, you and your baby may need some time to get used to breastfeeding, or you may run into some little problems along the way. Here is some information on common breastfeeding issues and some suggestions that may help.
Engorged Breasts
You may feel a little fullness if your milk comes in very quickly the first few days after birth. This is normal. Your breasts may swell, and feel uncomfortably full. Excessive engorgement, however, may be painful.
Plugged Ducts
A tender, red area on your breast near the areola is a sign that you have a plugged milk duct.
Mastitis
You may feel a little fullness if your milk comes in very quickly the first few days after birth. This is normal. Your breasts may swell, and feel uncomfortably full. Excessive engorgement, however, may be painful.
Problems with Let-Down
If you're distracted, tired, stressed, anxious, embarrassed or have pain in your breasts, your milk may not let down.
Leaking
This possibly embarrassing situation happens to all of us. For some, just thinking about their baby is enough to turn on the milk machine.
Sore Nipples
Some nipple tenderness is normal during the first days of breast feeding. But if your nipples become sore or cracked, this can hurt.
