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Common Breastfeeding Problems
Every mother wants to give her baby a good start in life, and you can do no better than breastfeed your baby. Breast milk is so much better that formula, as it helps your baby to build up his immune system.
Another plus is that it is so much more convenient. Better to just take baby out of his cot in the middle of the night and be able to feed him immediately. Formula feeding means you have to heat up a bottle, be sure its the right temperature, (mother nature automatically ensures that breast milk is the perfect blood temperature!) whilst you are doing this he could well be screaming the house down. This will not make for a relaxing middle of the night experience.
Breastfeeding does not cause problems to many mothers, but there are some common issues that you could come across at some stage.
Thrush - a harmless yeast infection which forms in the baby's mouth. Although a normal part of the digestive system, an infection will set in if an overgrowth occurs.
Breast or nipple pain, and sensitive, itchy breast are common symptoms of Thrush. It can easily be passed back and forth between baby and Mum, so see your GP if you think you have any of these symptoms.
Mastitis - milk ducts that have become infected with bacteria is the cause of mastitis. Breasts will be inflamed, red and feel hard. It is easy cured by antibiotics and you will be given a type that will allow you continue to breast feed.
Milk Flow Is Too Fast - Some may not see this as an issue, but if the milk is spurting out very fast, then the baby may start to choke. Naturally this is unpleasant for both mother and baby. Try holding baby in a different position, with the head more upright, to see if baby copes with the flow any better.
Baby Has Gone Off Feeding - This could well be down to what you are eating or drinking. Fresh orange juice and spicy foods are well known for dramatically changing the taste of your milk. Although its good to have a varied diet, so that your baby gets used to different flavours via your milk, you need to keep clear of anything acidic or spicy. Also ensure you drink plenty of water.
Not knowing How Much Milk Taken - With formula milk you can measure out a certain amount and know how much your baby has drunk. Not possible when breast feeding. However, if you baby feeds well, is growing, and is happy and contented then do not worry about this. Just enjoy the time you spend breastfeeding as its the ideal bonding time for you and your little one.
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