Being a new mom is an amazing thing.
You experience things you never thought you could feel.
However, when you have problems trying to breastfeed your new baby, you can also experience some pretty awful feelings.
You can feel discouraged, frustrated, and like a failure as a mom.
Especially combined with the hormone fluctuation of a woman who has just given birth to a baby.
The important thing to remember is that you are not a failure, and that this type of thing happens to women everyday.
Having trouble breastfeeding is a common thing among new moms, even mothers who already have other children that they have successfully breast-fed.
Let's look at some of the common problems and what we might be able to do about them.
Mastitis is one common problem when you are trying to breast feed.
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can be caused by an infection, some type of obstruction, or an allergy.
This can be painful, with swelling, and what feels like heat in the affected area.
Red streaks may appear, starting at the source of the inflammation and going outwards.
These can be accompanied by fever, chills, and aching.
There are a couple of treatments for mastisis, including the use of a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
You should also use heat on the affected breast.
Try soaking in a warm to hot bath, or you can use a cloth, wet with warm water.
You should stay in bed, and get someone to help you with housecleaning, or whatever else you normally do.
Give yourself time to get better, so you don't make the situation worse.
Breast Infections can sometimes occur, and these can lead to Mastitis.
Often times a breast can become infected through an areola or nipple that is cracked or split.
A crack or split can happen when the breast is dried or irritated from breast feeding.
Try rubbing on a lanolin based cream, as this will keep the area from becoming so dry, and will also be soothing and help with pain.
The treatment for a breast infection can include a pain reliever and an antibiotic.
Heat would also work well for this problem.
Low milk supply can be a common problem when it comes to breastfeeding.
This can be caused by many different things; however, the milk production is dependent on how much milk is taken out of the breast..
If the baby isn't kept at the breast for a long enough time, this can interfere with production.
The frequency of feedings also contributes to the production of milk.
If you have tried a breast pump, and aren't getting anything, don't be concerned.
A baby can get the milk out much more efficiently than a pump, and often, women who produce plenty of breast milk can have problems when using a pump.
It's also important to contact some type of breastfeeding support group.
Talking to women who are going through the same thing, or who have already been through it can help immensely.
The most important thing is that you are happy and healthy, as well as the baby!