- Do not reduce the frequency or duration of breastfeeding, and breastfeeding at his request, in order to help stimulate milk production
- Wear a bra that does not shake too much to avoid compression of the channels that may hinder the removal of milk.
- To nurse a priority within the congested
- Do not sleep on your stomach
- Do not let too much time between feedings
- Do not drink too much
- Take a hot shower which will help ease breast
- Empty the breasts massaging them, under a hot shower for example, from the outside towards the nipple, the areola without stimulating.
- To rest up and relax
- Contact your doctor if these events persist
Engorgement can cause lymphangitis, which is manifested by red patches and hot on the breasts and fever requiring the consultation of a physician.
Do not use milk as a pull-off relief can be observed, but stimulation of the breasts will always provide as much milk.
Crevices
The cracks are often caused by improper positioning of the baby to breastfeed.
- Do not over do the last feeding
- Nipples dry after each feeding: wipe the baby's saliva by swabbing with a sterile dressing.
- Do not clean the breasts too frequently
- Do not use soap
- Change the baby's position
- When cracks appear, it is recommended to use silicone nipples, protective discs placed on the breast whenever they are wet
- Do not stop breastfeeding
- Consult the doctor if the cracks bleed to take treatment
Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of one or both breasts
Inflammation
Muscle pain
Fever
Fatigue
If there are signs suggestive of mastitis, it is necessary to see a doctor to start treatment with antibiotics and antifungal.