母乳喂养问题 - Health Information Translations.PDFVIP

Breastfeeding Problems Breastfeeding problems are common, but they last a short time. These tips may help. If you find that the problems persist, call your doctor, nurse or lactation specialist. Engorgement Engorgement is when the breasts become full, firm, tender and sometimes painful as your breast starts to produce milk. This often occurs 3 to 5 days after delivery. Signs of engorgement often last 24 to 48 hours. Signs include: • Larger, heavier and tender breasts • Breasts that are hard, painful and warm to the touch • Swelling of the breasts • Firm nipples and areola Ways to Prevent Engorgement • Feed your baby at least 8 to 12 times each day. • Wear a support bra 24 hours a day while your breasts are heavy. Use a sport or comfort style bra without under wires. Some mothers find more comfort without a bra. 1 母乳喂养问题 母乳喂养问题是常见现象，但持续时间很短。这里介绍一些可能有 帮助的常识。若问题持续存在，请打电话给医生、护士或母乳专 家。 乳房肿胀 乳房开始分泌乳汁时，会变得充盈、变硬、有触痛感，有时候会感 到疼痛，这就是乳房肿胀。此现象往往在产后3至5天时发生。 乳房肿胀的症状往往持续24至48小时，其中包括： • 乳房变大、变重、有触痛感 • 乳房发硬、疼痛并且摸上去发热 • 乳房肿胀 • 乳头和乳晕变硬 如何防止乳房肿胀 • 每天至少给宝宝喂奶8至12次。 • 在乳房沉重时期，须24小时戴有支撑的乳罩。使用不带钢丝的体 育型型或舒适型乳罩。有些母亲感觉不戴乳罩更舒服。 Breastfeeding Problems. Simplified Chinese. 1 • If your breasts become engorged: f Place a clean, hot, damp cloth over each breast for 3 to 5 minutes before nursing or get into a warm shower and let very warm water flow over your shoulders. Heating the breasts will help your milk flow easily to your baby. After heating the breasts, massage them in a circular motion towards the areola and the nipple. Massaging will move the milk down. Massage under the arms and the collarbone area if this area is firm and uncomfortable. f Soften the breast using hand expression or a breast pump. Express enough breast milk to soften the areola so that baby can easily attach. f Breastfeed right away. Gently