What could be the common concerns and complications during lactation?

Here are some of the problems breastfeeding mums sometimes have, plus tips on how to tackle them.

Sore or cracked nipples.
Not enough breast milk.
Breast engorgement.
Baby is not latching on properly.
Too much breast milk.
Breastfeeding and thrush.
Blocked milk duct.
Mastitis.

What is the meaning of breast engorgement?

Breast engorgement is when the breast tissue overfills with milk, blood and other fluids and is a common problem in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding.

What is the alternative to breastfeeding?

For moms who can’t breastfeed or who decide not to, infant formula is a healthy alternative. Formula provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

What do engorged breasts feel like?

What do engorged breasts feel like? Engorgement can happen in one or both breasts. It may cause throbbing and swelling, sometimes extending as far as your armpit, and could make your breasts feel fairly hot or lumpy – this is because of all the activity going on inside.

Does engorgement cause chest pain?

A tightening of blood vessels And when a constriction of blood vessels happens deeper in the breast, it can cause deep stabbing or shooting pains in the chest—this collection of symptoms is known as mammary constriction syndrome.

Should I pump engorged breast?

Pumping shouldn’t make engorgement worse—in fact, it might help alleviate engorgement. If your breast is engorged, it might become too firm for your baby to latch. Pumping a little bit before breastfeeding may help soften the areola and lengthen the nipple to make it easier for your infant to connect with your breast.

Does my baby have a shallow latch?

Look At Your Baby’s Mouth In a shallow latch, the baby’s lips are turned inward and almost meet. You might also hear a smacking or clicking noise when the baby eats. “You may see the nipple in the side of the infant’s mouth, which means the latch is shallow,” says Hays.

How do I fix my breastfeeding latch?

Summary of IBCLCs advice on what to do if your baby has a shallow latch:

Wait for baby to open wide.
Try skin-to-skin and laid-back breastfeeding.
Try the deep latch technique.
Visualize a hungry baby bird.
If the latch is shallow, unlatch, then try again.
If needed, compress your breast by making a U shape with your hand.