Breastfeeding Problems 2
Please read on Breastfeeding Problems Part 1 before you continue to read this second part of Breast feeding Problems.
Thrush
One cause of sore nipples and painful breasts is Thrush, which is caused by the same fungus that gives women vaginal yeast infections. As well as making nursing painful for the mother, it can also cause the baby to be reluctant to nurse because of soreness in the mouth. Symptoms of thrush: red, flaky, itching nipples; cracked nipples; pain in the breast during or after feeding; a vaginal yeast infection; diaper rash; and white patches on the inside of baby’s mouth.
You can continue to nurse with thrush and while being treated. Prevent thrush by eating yogurt containing acidophilus cultures, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, washing toys and all nipples and pump parts in boiling water daily, washing hands frequently, and cutting down on sugar consumption. Thrush can be treated with a topical application of acidophilus yogurt, gentian violet, or an antifungal medicine administered by a physician.
Plugged Ducts
If you experience a sore, tender spot or lump in your breast, and no fever is present, you may have a plugged milk duct. They usually come on gradually, and are sometimes caused by constrictive clothing (tight or underwire bras, for example), or can happen when the baby isn’t nursing as much as usual.
To treat a plugged duct, apply heat with a warm bath, shower, or heating pad and massage the affected area before nursing or pumping. Nurse or pump on the affected side first, changing positions occasionally to promote adequate milk drainage.
Please continue to Breastfeeding problem Part 3
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