Don’t be discouraged—most breastfeeding issues are temporary and solvable.
You Might Encounter:
- Sore Nipples: Usually caused by poor latch. Try adjusting positioning and using nipple cream or expressed milk.
- Engorgement: Breasts feel hard and swollen; relieve with warm compress and gentle expression before feeding.
- Blocked Milk Ducts: A tender lump that may clear with massage, frequent feeding, or warm showers.
- Mastitis: A painful, red area with flu-like symptoms. Requires medical help—often antibiotics.
- Perceived Low Supply: Most often resolved by increasing frequency of feeds or pumping after feeds.
Reminder: Breastfeeding is a skill—it gets better with time and help.
Worried about breastfeeding discomforts?
We’re here to help. Visit the Lactation Support at Borneo Mother and Child Care Hospital for prompt and compassionate care.
