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Breastfeeding Problems and Solutions
Many new moms experience milk leakage at one time or another -- especially early on when milk production levels are still being established. While leaking is harmless physically, it can be kind of embarrassing. How to Avoid It: Try not to miss feedings or go longer than normal between feedings. How to Treat It: Place disposable nursing pads in the cups of your bra to absorb wetness and prevent milk from leaking through your shirt. Avoid pads with plastic liners that can trap moisture against your skin and cause sore nipples. If you feel your milk letting down in a situation where you can't nurse your baby, gently pressing your breasts to your chest wall (you can do it inconspicuously by crossing your arms and squeezing your arms against your breasts gently) will often stop the leaking.
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My advice to anyone having problems nursing is to call your local LalecheLeague. I've had 3boys all c-section, nursed all 3 & had problems nursing all 3. I wouldn't have been as successful as I was if it weren't for the very patient Lalecheleague ladies talking to me for hours @ hours on the phone .#1 thing you need to know is believe in yourself and keep going. My biggest issue with all three was supply. You can do it! Keep it up!!
11/9/2011 06:23:46 PM Report AbuseTry telling the nipple confusion to hospitals. I gave strict rules of NO BOTTLE, NO PACIFIER, when my daughter was in the NICU (unless I'd pumped bottles for her). Needless to say, she wouldn't take to breast because they didn't listen, gave her nothing but formula when I wasn't there. Surprise surprise, I ended up drying up when she was 7 weeks old.
11/9/2011 01:06:27 PM Report AbuseMy son (joseph) is six months an di am currently breastfeeding. He has recently started trying to chew me apart...What should i do???
9/24/2011 03:29:15 PM Report AbuseI'm sorry. I didn't mean to hit 'report abuse' on abner319's comment. I was trying to find out more information. It is the same problem my daughter-in-law is having nursing my 3 month old grandson. He seems to be almost wrestling with her when he nurses and will only nurse uneasily on the right side.
7/13/2010 03:38:03 PM Report AbuseI starting with a headache and this morning I woke up with a fever, my temperature is a 101. How do I know if I have an infection related to breastfeeding. Can I still feed my son with a fever? My son is 1 month tomorrow.
7/12/2010 09:51:52 AM Report AbuseMy son is having a lot of problems breastfeeding he is 3 months i thought i would be a pro at it by now but he is still haveing problems latching when hes latched he pulls off and its like hes gasy all the time he wnt sit still it seems to help if i feed him lying down but he still does it. Im so lost i wnt to keep feeding but its really hard.
4/17/2010 06:14:54 AM Report Abusei just had my baby he is 3 months old and i would like to breast feed him can you comment on what i should do to help me produce more milk
4/6/2010 11:15:32 AM Report AbuseI am having a problem, 1 wk ago I had my baby c/section after being induced for 2 days. I wanted to breastfeed and I still haven't had my milk come in. I keep pumping but nothing seems to work. Can you comment. I hate to quit.
2/25/2010 06:59:21 AM Report AbuseHi my daughter is 1 year old and I want to stop breasfeeding what can I do ?
1/16/2010 05:31:32 PM Report AbuseMy daughter is use to breast milk and I am having problems producing milk for her. I work longer than 8 hours and I am always out in the field. I have no time to pump my breast. I would like to keep feeding her breast milk.
12/7/2009 03:58:46 PM Report Abuse