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Many new mothers experience difficulty and pain when going to breastfeed her baby the first time. Because if the mother get stress, it can give impact with the breastfeed's mother (ASI) that would not go out, many new mothers who give up and rely on to formula.
Midwife Robin Lim in the book 'Exclusive breastfeeding Dong!' published Bumi Sehat Foundation was quoted as saying Thursday (15/12/2011) if the mother stress it will take 2-3 days longer to produce milk.
"At the time of waiting such, it is very important to only breastfeed through mother's breast. Suckling the baby will stimulate milk secretion more quickly and efficiently," wrote Lim midwife who has just received a CNN Hero 2011 on December 9, 2011.
According to him, the first milk that comes out is called colostrum yellowish or very important for the baby. So new mothers do not easily give up if the process of removing breast pain. In any breast milk is best food for babies.
There are several reasons that make the pain when going to breastfeed:
- Maybe the baby's mouth does not open fully, so if he's sucking on the tip of the nipple will be sore.
- Mothers may be less long and less frequent breastfeeding.
- Aim right in the middle of the baby sucking the nipple, if too far to the edge going to hurt.
- Perhaps the mother wearing a bra that is too tight and is open from synthetic materials that cause nipple pain or bleeding.
- Perhaps mothers feel tired.
Usually exhausted mother often feels pain in her nipples. When tired, the baby was laid and continue breastfeeding. - Do not forget to breastfeed.
Feed the baby at the nipple are sick in order to help drain the milk and stop the pain. Milk from the nipples are sore this will not harm the baby.
The new mother must also consider the following things that can help lactation:
- Relax and get plenty of rest
- After birth, place the baby directly on the nipple of the mother
- Frequent breastfeeding, in both breasts
- Eat green vegetables
- Drink plenty of water and nutritious beverages such as orange juice
- Do not give water in the bottle to a newborn baby
- Do not believe the TV ads on milk formula, remember they are only willing to sell their products.
If your baby is drinking milk formula means you are supporting a product that harm you and your economy is actually no better. - Make sure the entire nipple and areola breasts into baby's mouth
How to Reduce Pain :
- Peel and grate a handful of fresh ginger, add hot water and use a soft cotton to compress the breast. This will help reduce injuries and pain.
- For cracked nipples, bleeding or swelling, apply a fresh cabbage leaf on the breast. Mom will be surprised at how quickly these leaves to cure him.
