Nutritional choices and feeding frequency directly impact both infant growth and maternal wellness during the nursing journey. Managing common discomforts like sore nipples or areola lumps is essential for a successful experience.
Some moms produce more breast milk than their baby needs, which is called hyperlactation. Hyperlactation can be uncomfortable for you, causing engorged breasts, plugged milk ducts and even mastitis. It can also lead to feeding problems for your baby and either low or high weight gain.
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Caring for a reflux baby can be emotionally and physically exhausting because of frequent night wakings, excessive crying, spitting up, vomiting, severe pain, slow weight gain, respiratory problems and feeding difficulties.
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If you are a nursing mom and concerned about your baby's growth, speak to your pediatrician or a lactation consultant, but consider trying techniques that increase the amount of fat in your breast milk.
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