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problems in breastfeeding
This document discusses common breastfeeding problems including inverted nipples, sore nipples, breast engorgement, breast abscesses, and inadequate milk supply. For inverted nipples, manual eversion or a plastic syringe can be used for treatment. Sore nipples can be caused by improper latching and are treated with proper positioning, local hygiene, and applying breast milk or lanolin. Breast engorgement is caused by delayed or infrequent feeding and is treated with warm compresses, breast massage, and milk expression. Breast abscesses develop from engorgement, cracked nipples, or mastitis and require antibiotics and possibly incision and drainage. Inadequate milk
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Introduces various problems encountered in breastfeeding, focusing on the experience of Suman Subedi.
Discusses the issue of inverted nipples leading to latching difficulties and treatments like manual eversion.
Highlights causes of sore nipples, including improper latching, and recommends treatments like proper positioning.
Explains breast engorgement causes and preventative measures, emphasizing early feeding and appropriate latching.
Details the causes of breast abscess and associated symptoms, alongside treatment options like antibiotics.
Identifies causes of inadequate milk supply and suggests advice for mothers to improve milk production.
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- 2. INVERTED NIPPLE • Makedifficulty in latching • Improper suckling may cause sore and excoriated nipple Treatment: • Manual eversion • Plastic syringe
- 3. SORE NIPPLE Causes • Improperlatching • Frequent washing with soap and water • Pulling of baby while still suckling Treatment: proper positioning and latching local hygeine expose to air ,application of breast milk or lanolin , use nipple shield
- 4. BREAST ENGORGEMENT CAUSES • Delayedor infrequent feeding • Improper latching and positioning • Engorged breast: swollen, hard ,warm and painful Prevention: • early and frequent feeds • Correct attachment Treatment: • warm water packs, breast massage,analgesics • Milk expressed to soften breast
- 5. BREAST ABSCESS CAUSES • Engorgedbreast • Cracked nipple • Mastitis Clinical features: • High grade fever, raised blood count Treatment: • Analgesics,Antibiotics • Incision and drainage
- 6. INADEQUATE MILK Causes • Incorrectmethod of breastfeeding • Engorgement og breast • Any illness • Painful condition • Maternal stress and insufficient sleep Advice to mother • Sufficient rest • Adequate fluids intake • Feed baby on demand