In our time, probably not a single oneMom, who would not know about the exceptional benefits for her baby, which gives breastfeeding. However, why do not the children who eat artificial milk formula get smaller? Mom does not want her baby to be a healthy and happy child? Of course he does! And why then translates crumbs into artificial food? The answer is much simpler than it might seem at first glance. Unfortunately, despite the fact that breastfeeding is the most natural way provided by nature itself, a huge number of women face different problems. The most common complaint is that the breast hurts in the nursing mother. Ignore the fact that the chest hurts when feeding, in any case impossible. Some mothers at the beginning of the disease, while the pain is not yet very strong, just brush aside their sensations and try not to pay attention, hoping that it will pass by itself. The maximum that they can do is complain to their mother or girlfriend: "It hurts my chest when I feed my baby." However, the pain in the breast of a nursing woman is quite an alarming symptom, which in no case should not be left without attention, both the woman herself and her relatives. In most cases, the breastfeeding mother suffers from chest pain, if there has been a violation of the normal lactation process. These violations can be of a very different nature. That is why it is so important, in that case, the breast of a nursing mother is ill, it is necessary to consult a doctor or to a breastfeeding consultant. Most often, the following complications of the lactation process occur, which can be, in that case, the chest hurts in the nursing mother.
- Very often in the first few days after deliveryin the body of a woman there is a hormonal failure. The cause of the failure is very much - it is the hypothermia of the female body shortly before birth, and emotional stress, and alcohol use, and other, still unexplained causes. As a result of this malfunction, instead of colostrum, the woman begins to produce milk. But the child is not able to suck out all the milk, and as a result, there are pains in the chest. The breasts begin to increase in size, harden and bruise. In addition, the temperature often rises. In no case can not ignore such phenomena, as this is the right path to mastitis. Be sure to report your condition to medical personnel.
- Very often a woman, for no apparent reason,begins to feel pain in the chest. At palpation, it is possible to detect seals in the mammary gland, which are quite painful. Most often, the appearance of such single foci of lacostasis occurs as a result of an incorrectly selected bra, which compresses the breast. Ignoring these symptoms can also lead to the development of mastitis, and most often purulent.
- No less often a woman has crackson the nipples. This phenomenon in itself causes painful sensations, besides, it is necessary to remember that cracks are the "entrance gates" to the mammary gland for pathogenic bacteria that can provoke the development of mastitis.
Also doctors hear many complaints from different women,the essence of which is the following: "I stopped feeding - my chest hurts". As a rule, this happens in the event that lactation was completed by force, not by natural means. Mom's body was not ready to stop lactation, respectively, the mammary glands continue to produce milk. As the child does not suck, the milk stagnates in the chest, the chest tightens, can turn red and be hot. In order that you do not have to complain that after you have stopped feeding, your chest hurts, when you leave your child, you must follow certain rules.
- Do not excommunicate the baby before hewill be a year and a half. The process of lactation of any woman takes place in three stages. Stage 1 - stage of lactation, 2 - stage of maturity, and stage 3 - stage of involution. It is at the stage of lactation involution that the female organism is ready to stop feeding. Determine the onset of the evolutionary stage is not difficult: a woman feels moral and physical fatigue after each feeding, also may notice a lack of milk. In the event that you do not put the baby to your chest for 12 hours, the breast is not filled with milk and does not hurt. Very important! Do not excommunicate the child immediately after the appearance of signs of the onset of the evolutionary stage. Continue feeding for at least 2 more months, because it is at this time in the milk contains a high content of antibodies, which prepare the immunity of crumbs to excommunication to the breast and strengthen it.
In addition, the pain in the breast of a nursing mother mayTo appear in the event that weaning was harsh. In some cases, this can not be avoided, for example, the departure of the mother or a serious illness. In other cases, in order to avoid the appearance of pain in the breast of a nursing mother, it is necessary to wean the child from the breast systematically and gradually. Every day, replace one breastfeeding with an alternative diet. Lastly, give up night feeding. I would like to once again pay attention to all breastfeeding women - if you have chest pain, always consult a doctor. You can apply to both a mammalogist, a gynecologist, and a surgeon or therapist. After all, the disease, which is beginning to be treated at the earliest stage, is easier and more successful to treat. And if you let go of the process, you probably will not be able to avoid surgery. That's why if you are confronted with the situation "it hurts the breast - I feed the child", do not postpone visiting the doctor for a long time.
Other types of pain in a nursing woman
Doctors - gynecologists often face a complaint"I'm breast-feeding - joints hurt." In fact, this is an extremely unpleasant sensation, which gives a woman a lot of discomfort and discomfort. And this condition, if you are breastfeeding, and your joints are hurting, requires a mandatory medical examination. Joint pain can be caused by various causes, for example, arthritis, arthrosis, lack of calcium in the body. In addition, joints can be sore for the reason that the lactating woman still has a high enough level of the hormone relaxin. This hormone is produced in large quantities by the female body during pregnancy, in order for labor to pass without complications. However, its effect, alas, extends to all joints: shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist and others. In order to find out the exact cause, you need to see a doctor. Almost every woman knows what a headache is. Nursing mothers are no exception. From them quite often you can hear: "I'm breast-feeding my head, and I'm afraid to drink a pill". And these fears are not in vain, because all the pharmacological drugs penetrate into breast milk. Therefore, it is very important to choose exactly the drug that will not harm the child. In no case do not take any medication without the knowledge of the doctor, even if the annotation to the drug does not say about its contraindications during breastfeeding. Also, do not listen to the advice of women who say: "I'm breastfeeding, and my head hurts, I drink the first pill I get - and nothing." This approach can be fraught with serious complications. In most cases, the headache mother can try to do without pain medications, since the headache is the result of fatigue or strong emotional stress. In this situation, a woman just needs to rest. Ideal option will be a night dream in a quiet and dark room. However, unfortunately, not always and not all mothers have such an opportunity. In this case, nevertheless, one has to resort to the help of medicines, but strictly according to the doctor's prescription. Next on the frequency of occurrence, a kind of pain is a toothache. Very often women experience: "I have a toothache, I do not want to take pills, what should I do?". The answer, of course, about din - go to the dentist. After all, even if you drink an anesthetic drug, it will only have a temporary effect. Nursing mothers often ask the dentist the following question: "My tooth hurts, but I'm breast-feeding. Can I take an injection of an anesthetic? Such experiences of the woman are absolutely groundless. Modern anesthetics practically do not penetrate into breast milk, and will not bring the baby any harm. Of course, it is better to cure all holes in your teeth before pregnancy, and every few months to undergo a preventive examination at the dentist. In addition, during pregnancy and feeding do not forget about taking calcium preparations, nutrition and oral care. These simple preventive measures will help you to keep a beautiful smile and avoid the occurrence of toothache. Colds also do not bypass breastfeeding mothers. If the coryza and sneezing can still somehow resign and suffer, the pain in the throat causes a lot of trouble. And then a woman raises the question: "I feed my chest with a sore throat, than to treat?". You do not want to take medicine, so as not to harm the child's health. And this is the right approach, because you can do without them. We asked her mother to share her experience in treating colds for two children, each of whom she breastfed for up to two years. "If my throat is sore while breastfeeding, I use the following recipe. To prepare this decoction you will need the following ingredients:
- Chamomile Pharmacy dry - 20 grams.
- Grass of sage dry - 20 grams.
- Honey natural - a tablespoon.
- Alcohol solution of iodine - 10 drops.
Sage and chamomile chop, put inenameled (not iron) utensils and pour one liter of steep boiling water. After that, add a tablespoon of honey and mix thoroughly. Cover with a lid, wrap with a towel and leave to stand for about three hours. After this infusion, strain, add 10 drops of iodine. Rinse your throat for about an hour, pre-heating the infusion to 37 degrees. As a rule, the pain in the throat recedes after 5-6 hours. " No doubt, every nursing mother has to limit herself to many common things, including ways to eliminate pain and treatment in general. But the period of feeding the baby does not last long and will end very quickly. And that stock of health and immunity, which he received from you during the time of breastfeeding, will remain with him for the rest of his life. We wish you a pleasant feed and good health. We advise you to read:
