Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby and also the best thing you can do for him. Baby will build up important immunities from feeding from your breast.
Another plus is that it is so much more convenient. Better to just take baby out of his cot in the middle of the night and be able to feed him immediately. Formula feeding means you have to heat up a bottle, be sure its the right temperature, (mother nature automatically ensures that breast milk is the perfect blood temperature!) whilst you are doing this he could well be screaming the house down. This will not make for a relaxing middle of the night experience.
Breastfeeding does not cause problems to many mothers, but there are some common issues that you could come across at some stage.
Thrush - a harmless yeast infection which forms in the baby's mouth. Although a normal part of the digestive system, an infection will set in if an overgrowth occurs.
Breast or nipple pain, and sensitive, itchy breast are common symptoms of Thrush. It can easily be passed back and forth between baby and Mum, so see your GP if you think you have any of these symptoms.
Mastitis - A hard, red, inflamed painful breast is a sign that you are suffering from Mastitis. Its usually caused by bacteria becoming present in the milk ducts. See your GP as soon as possible. He will provide antibiotics to clear it up, and will give you a type that will mean that you can carry on breastfeeding.
Milk Flow Is Too Fast - Some may not see this as an issue, but if the milk is spurting out very fast, then the baby may start to choke. Naturally this is unpleasant for both mother and baby. Try holding baby in a different position, with the head more upright, to see if baby copes with the flow any better.
Baby Has Gone Off Feeding - This could well be down to what you are eating or drinking. Fresh orange juice and spicy foods are well known for dramatically changing the taste of your milk. Although its good to have a varied diet, so that your baby gets used to different flavours via your milk, you need to keep clear of anything acidic or spicy. Also ensure you drink plenty of water.
Is Baby Taking Enough? - Bottle feeding Mums know exactly how much milk their baby is taking. But how much is the right amount? If your baby feeds well at the breast and is growing and healthy, then do not stress. Babies let you know when they are hungry and will take exactly what they need.
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