He made statements about 'mastitis', which is the nightmare of breastfeeding mothers.
Dr. Hüner said that mastitis is a disease caused by clogged milk ducts or microorganisms. Stating that it is the most disturbing condition for mothers, Hüner said: "Perhaps the most disturbing condition for mothers is mastitis. Fever, weakness, fatigue, pain in the breast." "It is a disease caused by clogged milk ducts or microorganisms. Perhaps the most disturbing condition for mothers is mastitis. It has symptoms such as fever, weakness, fatigue, pain and redness in the breast," he said. >
ONE IN 20 MOTHERS
Dr. says that it is seen in every 20 mothers. Hüner said, "Mastitis is seen in one in every 20 mothers who breastfeed or do not breastfeed their babies. The infection usually spreads from the cracks in the nipple to the milk ducts. Swelling of the breasts in mothers who do not breastfeed can also lead to mastitis. Among other reasons, insufficient emptying of the breasts through breastfeeding reduces the risk of diseases." "As a matter of fact, most mothers who have just given birth are under extreme fatigue and stress and cannot eat enough. Mastitis is a little more common in mothers who give birth for the first time due to the sensitivity of the nipples, but this does not mean that it will not be seen after the second and third births." he said.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND?
Dr. Talking about the ways mastitis can be diagnosed, Hüner said: "You usually feel like you are having a cold. Symptoms include redness in one or both breasts, hardness, warmth, pain, and swelling in the infected milk ducts. Fever and weakness indicate that the situation is more serious." Mastitis is a condition that can occur in more than one breast, but it does not develop in both breasts at the same time.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?
"Contact your doctor immediately. Antibiotic treatment will probably be started. In this case, if you are breastfeeding, make it especially clear that the medications you use will not harm the baby. As soon as the antibiotic effect begins, you will feel significant relief."
Can a mother give milk
- The trick is, can I give milk to my baby?
They stated that they were faced with the question and said, "Yes. Breastfeeding during mastitis is very painful. However, it is important for you to recover as soon as possible and for your milk ducts to be emptied so that there are no new blockages and your milk supply does not stop." You need to breastfeed for breastfeeding. A warm compress a few minutes before breastfeeding will reduce your pain to some extent. If your baby cannot fully empty your inflamed breast by sucking, or if you cannot breastfeed due to extreme pain, you should empty your breast with a breast pump. You can give the expressed milk to your baby with a bottle. Never forget this, "The best pump to empty your breast is your baby himself," he said. Hüner said, "The germs that make you sick have probably been transmitted through your baby's mouth, and there is no harm in giving him his own germs back." strong>
The last trick is, "If mastitis is left alone, it progresses and more serious consequences - complications - occur. The most common one is breast abscess; intensive antibiotic treatment and perhaps surgical drainage of the abscess is required. In this case, your baby cannot breastfeed you.
As is often the case, mastitis is a condition that can be easily treated if it is diagnosed early," he said.
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