Breast Feeding Problems
“Millions of mother’s breast feed… millions more would like to breast feed but encounter breast feeding problems that stop them.”
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Most people take it for granted that something as natural as breast feeding should come easy. If it doesn’t, all too often it’s the mother who shoulders the burden of failure.
I want those mothers out there, who have tried to breast feed but couldn’t, to stop feeling guilty. There’s ample evidence that points to real problems that can impair breast feeding.
Among the problems of breast feeding are things like having a low milk supply, mastitis, a poor latch, sore nipples, plugged ducts, leaking milk, colic, refusing to nurse, biting, and engorgement.
While these are the more common problems there are many more conditions that can impede breast feeding.
One of the more common breast feeding problems is a low milk supply. Just as the name implies this problem results in your baby not getting enough nourishment from your milk supply.
This can become a serious problem for your infant. You and your pediatrician should be monitoring your infants’ weight. If a problem is encountered you may need to supplement your natural milk supply with another source of nourishment.
Mastitis is another of these problems that some women encounter. Basically it’s a bacterial infection that sneaks into the nipple. This low-grade bacterium can infect your infant.
Here again ongoing checkups with the professional who delivered your baby is important. There are specific symptoms that he or she should make you aware of.
Each of these problems concerning breast feeding can be treated and in many cases can result in your being able to continue to breast feed your infant.
The most proactive thing you can do is to pay attention to what your infant is telling you as well as what your own body is saying to you. Go with your instincts. If you think there’s a problem there may well be one. Be sure to check it out with your pediatrician, health care professional, or you may want to contact the La Leche League. These are important resources in your being able to overcome breast feeding problems.
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