Breastfeeding problems are frequently experienced by new mums, and can be a big challenge. In fact breast and nipple pain, nipple damage and mastitis are some of the main reasons mothers give up breastfeeding prematurely (Buck et.al. 2016).While there are a limited number of effective
There are many reasons why a woman may choose to express her milk: a poorly baby who cannot take milk from the breast, a poorly mother who cannot breastfeed, to give sore nipples time to recover before resuming breastfeeding, or a mother who doesn’t want
Tongue-tie affects between three and ten percent of newborn babies, typically occurring more often in boys than girls. The frenulum (the piece of skin that is attached to the underside of the tongue and the bottom of the mouth) is too short and tight. This
Breastfeeding is a skill that both mother and baby need to learn. It is worth getting advice in the early days to ensure the latch is correct. If the latch is not quite right, it can cause soreness for a new mother. Before a feed,
What is nipple vasospasm? It is when the blood vessels in the nipple get too tight and cause pain and discomfort, typically after or between breastfeeds.(It is worth noting that vasospasm can occur anywhere in the body’s blood vessels, but here we will focus on
Mastitis is a common inflammatory condition that can occur in women who choose to breastfeed. It can be painful and sometimes leads to infection if not treated promptly. It is important to make sure that latching and attachment is done correctly to avoid mastitis occurring.Women
Soon after your baby is born, after the first few days when colostrum (first milk) is produced, a mother’s milk will come in. This is when quantities of milk are produced for the baby. It takes a while for your body to gauge how much
Expressing breast milk can be a useful way to help relieve pressure when the breasts are full, or to allow your baby to be fed by you or someone else with a bottle. Expressing can also be vital for a poorly baby who may not
Candida albicans is a common, natural organism that can cause thrush in various places around the body. Here, we will look at how it can affect the breast and nipple. It is particularly important to diagnose and treat this infection when a woman is breastfeeding,
When babies are born the bones in their feet have not completely formed and are more like cartilage. This cartilage slowly ossifies (turns to bone) even up to the ages of 11-12 this process is still going on. After about 8 months to a year
