Many substances that you eat or drink while nursing can be passed directly through your breastmilk to your baby. If you must take a certain medication for medical reasons, it is best to take it immediately after a feed, so that by the time the next feed is due the drug will be at a lower level in your milk. While you are breastfeeding, medications should only be taken under strict medical supervision. On the other hand, if you are ill and do not take the medication which your doctor has advised as part of your treatment, your continued illness may be detrimental to breastfeeding. Medications are only given to nursing mothers after careful consideration of both the risk and the benefit to the health of the mother and the baby. If you have any doubts, discuss these with your doctor.
COMMON PROBLEMS WITH BREASTFEEDING
Although breastfeeding is natural, it does not always ‘come naturally’. Ask for help if you need it, and don’t feel embarrassed. Most breastfeeding problems can be solved with a little good advice and a lot of patience. If things do start to go wrong, ask for help early on; do not wait until you are distraught and ready to give up.
Inverted nipples
If your nipples turn inwards, or do not stick out, it may be more difficult for the baby to attach properly to your breast. Commercial nipple shields are available which may make feeding easier, and these should be used in addition to expressing with a breast pump to draw the nipple out. It is always wise to seek advice from a breastfeeding counsellor if you have inverted nipples. The baby’s sucking is usually in itself enough to draw out the nipple.
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