Contents:
- Medical Video: Breastfeeding
- Various changes to the mother's body during breastfeeding
- 1. Nipple blisters or pain
- 2. Swollen breasts
- 3. ASI often comes out suddenly
- 4. Stomach cramps
- 5. Weight gain / decrease
- 6. Hair loss
- 7. Back pain
Medical Video: Breastfeeding
Pregnancy will make many changes to your body. Likewise when breastfeeding.Most women who have just breastfed the baby for the first time may be surprised by all the changes that occur in the body. Even so, that does not mean the change is bad and dangerous - provided you know how to deal with it.
Various changes to the mother's body during breastfeeding
1. Nipple blisters or pain
Nipples are prone to blisters and irritation, especially if you are breastfeeding for the first time. Nipple skin is thinner and has more nerve endings than other skin areas. New, unfamiliar stimuli, such as breastfeeding, can make the nipple more sensitive and prone to injury.
Nipple blisters can also be caused by the wrong way to breastfeed.In addition, improper breast care can also cause damage to the nipple area.
Even so don't worry. After one or two weeks, the discomfort you feel in the breast will slowly disappear. You can compress the breast with a warm towel to relieve the pain. In addition, choose a bra with good support.
2. Swollen breasts
To support your breastfeeding period, your body will produce more milk-producing prolactin hormone. This will also make your breasts appear enlarged or swollen and feel hard solid.Some mothers also feel pain. Sometimes, the nipple also becomes flat or not too prominent so it is difficult to breastfeed.
If while breastfeeding the breast is still swollen, you can try removing the milk by hand or using a pump to relieve your discomfort. Swelling that is left alone can increase the risk of mastitis (breast inflammation).
3. ASI often comes out suddenly
As explained above, your breasts will produce lots of milk during breastfeeding. Not infrequently the abundant intake of breast milk makes many women often complain of "leaky" breasts. This is a natural thing, but leaky breast milk can seep into the clothes so it mighta little disturbing your appearance.
The easiest way to overcome this is by breastfeeding. But if you don't allow your baby to breastfeed, you can milk and pour it in a bottle to make a backup.
4. Stomach cramps
Breastfeeding increases the production of the hormone oxytocin in your body. This hormone will help the uterus shrink back to normal size as before pregnancy. This makes your stomach feel pain like cramps. It feels a little uncomfortable, but this is a sign that your body is recovering.
5. Weight gain / decrease
Breastfeeding burns around 300 to 500 calories per day, and studies have shown that it helps to lose weight which generally increases during pregnancy. Even so, this will be different for everyone. The reason is, there are some mothers who actually increase their appetite compared to when they are pregnant, so that their weight actually increases.
6. Hair loss
During pregnancy, most women will feel thicker and more luminous hair due to the effect of increasing the production of the hormone estrogen. Unfortunately, after giving birth the condition of your hair will return to normal as before. Your body naturally releases excess strands obtained during pregnancy.
Well, this is what makes many mothers during breastfeeding often experience hair loss. Even so you don't worry. Because the problem of hair loss will return to normal within 6-12 months.
7. Back pain
Breastfeeding allows you to be in a certain position for a long time. Not infrequently, this will make your body feel uncomfortable. Especially on the neck, back, and arms that too often hold the baby's body for a long time while breastfeeding. Frequently changing breastfeeding positions can help overcome this condition.
