Contents:
- Medical Video: Common Breast Complications during Lactation
- 1. Visit a lactation consultant as an initial step
- 2. Use an ASI pump before feeding directly
- 3. Wait for the baby to open his mouth wider when breastfeeding
- 4. Breastfeeding with a position clutch hold
- 5. Every breast feels full, immediately pump the breast milk
- 6. Make eye contact with your baby wholeheartedly
- 7. Large nipples will improve with frequent breastfeeding
Medical Video: Common Breast Complications during Lactation
The process of breastfeeding is when the entire nipple and areola enter the baby's mouth. In fact, each woman's nipples are different. If you have a large nipple size, your baby's mouth will have difficulty reaching the areola which functions to stimulate the milk ducts and drain enough milk.
Especially for newborns, it is not easy to get breast milk only through the nipple. If you experience the same thing, you don't need to worry. Check out the following tips to help you breastfeed smoothly for your baby.
1. Visit a lactation consultant as an initial step
The problem with breastfeeding is that you should consult a doctor, midwife, or lactation consultant. Here you will be taught the right breastfeeding position for the problem you are experiencing, how to increase milk production, and how to use the ASI pump properly.
2. Use an ASI pump before feeding directly
Before you breastfeed directly you should first take the ASI pump. This can make the nipples become longer and thinner so that your breast attachment becomes easier into the baby's mouth.
3. Wait for the baby to open his mouth wider when breastfeeding
You don't need to rush into breastfeeding a baby. Do it relaxed and stimulate the baby's mouth to open wide enough. Use your fingers to pinch or contract your breasts to allow you to insert the nipples and areola into the baby's mouth.
It's best to avoid using pacifier bottles (feeding bottle) for breastfeeding because it does not make the baby's mouth open wider.
4. Breastfeeding with a position clutch hold
Position clutch hold is one of the breastfeeding positions taken while sitting. This position can be described as if you were holding a handbag (clutch).
The trick is to hold the baby under your arm on the side that will be used for breastfeeding. Keep your baby in the position of the nose parallel to your nipples, while his feet facing your back. Place your arms on the pillow on your lap and hold the baby's shoulders, neck and head with your hands. Position your arms like the letter C and slowly move your baby towards the nipple.
This position is suitable for babies who have difficulty breastfeeding because this position makes it easy for you to direct your baby's head to your nipples.
5. Every breast feels full, immediately pump the breast milk
Breasts that are full of breast milk must be removed immediately so as not to cause pain or swelling, or feel hard. You can do it by hand or breast milk pump.
This is because a newborn baby is usually having difficulty breastfeeding with the full condition of the mother's breast. After you remove the milk and the breasts become softer, your baby will be easier to attach his mouth to the areola and be ready to breastfeed.
6. Make eye contact with your baby wholeheartedly
Take your full view of your baby. In addition to strengthening the bond with the baby, you can also find out the signs of your baby getting enough milk or not.
The most visible sign is the baby's weight gain (body weight increases by around 500 g every month). Check your baby regularly to make sure his weight increases according to his development.
7. Large nipples will improve with frequent breastfeeding
The more often you breastfeed, the better the condition of your nipples. In some cases, the baby does take several weeks to suckle properly. However, there is actually no problem with the size of a large nipple as long as your baby is fulfilled by her milk needs.
