Breast Feeding Problems and Solutions

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Latching Pain

· Have your baby’s mouth cover more of your areola from below the nipple rather than above.

Low Milk Supply

· Nurse and pump as often as possible.

· Hand express till empty after every pump or feeding session.

Engorgement

· Breastfeed and nurse more often

· Hand express before you nurse to get flow

Cracked Nipples

· Nurse more often but at shorter intervals.

· Moisten your nipples after nursing with breastmilk or nipple balm

Painful Let Down

· Check for infection.

· Feed baby on the same side for a whole session. Only switch breast if necessary.

Mastitis

· Go see a doctor right away! The sooner you receive antibiotics the easier it is to treat.

· Get plenty of rest.

· Stay hydrated

· NURSE,NURSE,NURSE! Nursing your baby along with pumping as much as possible will allow you to empty your breast.

· Make sure your breasts are empty!

· Massage the breast and apply warm or cold compresses.

Clogged Ducts

· Warm compresses.

· Massage the breast.

· Warm shower.

· Plenty of rest.

· NURSE and Pump.

Thrush

· See your doctor for antifungal medication.

Sleeping Baby at the Breast

· Stimulate baby by burping, switching breast, and tickling.

· Nurse on the fuller breast for more efficacy.