Here is a simple stretch to help with neck tension from cradling and feeding your little one.
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Breastcare for Nursing Moms
Most women who breastfeed don't have a problem with soreness or physical
discomfort. However, if nursing does become painful, first make sure that your
child is latching on properly. (She should be latched onto the areola, not just
the nipple.) If your baby is in the right position and your breasts still feel
sore, try the old-fashioned remedy of rubbing a few drops of breast milk onto
your nipples after your baby eats, suggests Kathy Swift, MSN, IBCLC, a lactation
expert in Alexandria, Louisiana. If your nipples are cracked or bleeding, contact
a lactation consultant or other health-care professional immediately, Swift adds.
Make sure your nipples are dry before reattaching the cups of your nursing bra,
change any wet clothes and replace nursing pads. Wet pads and garments can chafe.
Consult your health-care provider if you experience pain or redness in your
breasts or if you have a fever. You may have a breast infection called mastitis,
a potentially serious condition that requires medication.
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