Breastfeeding: Problems and Solutions

Breastfeeding refers to the act of feeding an infant with breast milk. There are several problems associated with breastfeeding including nipple soreness, breast engorgement, plugged milk duct, breast infection, thrush, and inability to produce enough milk for the needs of the baby. Some factors such as poor feeding techniques, wrong position of the baby while breastfeeding and not taking care of the nipples contribute to the development of nipple soreness. It can be prevented by simply changing the position of the baby while breastfeeding. Breast engorgement is the gradual buildup of milk and blood in the breast after a few days of birth. This leads to hard, swollen and painful breasts. The treatment for this condition involves performing a gentle massage to breasts, reducing distractions in the duration of breastfeeding, and providing heat treatment to the breasts. This book outlines the problems of breastfeeding along with their solutions. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.