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Adelekan Oluwaseun Ojo.
Mastitis Or Inflation Of The Breast.
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast. It is usually caused by an infection. It often happens while a woman is breastfeeding, especially during the first 6-12 weeks.
Symptoms.:
Breast pain
Swelling
A tender, red, wedge-shaped area on the breast
A breast that is warm or hot to the touch
.A burning sensation while breastfeeding
Discharge from the nipple
Fever
Chills
Nausea or vomiting
Mastitis usually affects only one breast at a time.
Causes;
Mastitis is usually caused by germs (bacteria) that are found on the skin or in your baby’s mouth. These bacteria can enter your breast through a milk duct opening or a crack in the nipple.
Infection is more likely to happen when milk is trapped in the breast. Stagnant milk sitting in the breast makes bacteria grow, which leads to infection. Trapped milk can happen due to inexperience or poor technique in breastfeeding. Or sometimes a milk duct can get blocked, causing milk to back up in the breast.
Risk Factors:
You may be at higher risk of developing mastitis if you
-Have sore or cracked nipple
-Use only one position to breastfeed (using different positions helps make sure you completely drain the breast
-Wear a tight-fitting bra or put pressure on your breasts (which can restrict milk flow)
Prevention:
Some basic breastfeeding techniques to lower your risk of developing mastitis.
– Your baby should latch onto the areola
– Allow your baby to empty one breast before switching to the other breast.
– Change your baby’s position from one feeding to the next to help empty all the areas of the breast.
– If you need to stop a feeding, break the suction using your finger.
-Don’t wear tight-fitting bras or breast pads that cause your nipples to stay moist after breastfeeding.
– Air your nipples out when possible.
Tell your doctor if you have nipple pain during nursing.
Home Remedy:
-Breastfeed on the affected side every 2 hours, or more frequently. This will keep your milk flowing and prevent your breast from getting too full of milk.
– Massage the area. Start behind where it is sore and use a circular motion toward the nipple.
-Apply warm, moist compresses to the sore area.
-Wear a supportive, well-fitting bra. Make sure it isn’t too tight. You don’t want to constrict your milk ducts.
If you don’t start feeling better 24 hours after trying these tips, or if your symptoms are getting worse, call your doctor.
Please, let this get to every woman you know. You will be saving a life. Information is very good, but what we do with the information is most important.
….…………… Adelekan Oluwaseun Ojo, is a counseling psychologist, and a business & health consultant with Jigsimur Zdex Int’l, a company which is into the production and distribution of Jigsimur herbal health drink, a natural curative and preventive herbal medicine from South Africa.
For personal consultation, you can contact us on 07089225319 or 08035122399
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