breast care while breastfeeding

Breast care while Breastfeeding  is an important thing that must be considered by nursing mothers After giving birth and started breastfeeding, breast care while breastfeeding should be done. All these measures aim to maintain the cleanliness of the breasts, smooth out and prevent swelling of breast milk. This is very important to do for the health of mothers and babies as well as the smooth circulation of breast milk.

Things that could be done for the breast care :

1. Compressing

Compress both breasts with a warm towel for 2 minutes then replace it with a cold compress for 1 minute. alternately compress 3 times in a row and end with hot compresses.

2. Breast Massage

Previous wash your hands thoroughly or did just before bathing or feeding. Place both hands between the two breasts. breast massage from the middle upward, lifting the breast and slowly remove the two breast.  Change with another movement that is hold left breast with left hand and right breast with right hand . Make a circular motion while pressing the base of the breast and ending on the nipple. Perform 2 times the movement in each breast.

3. Breast Cleanliness

Always clean with a clean damp cloth before and after feeding. Also had to diligently replace a bra and underwear are wet due to seepage of milk. Use breastpad to keep the breast area remains dry and clean. Replace breastpad if already full.

4. Choose the right clothes and bra

Use a loose-fitting clothes and fabric are cool. For air circulation is maintained. Choose the right bra with a high element of comfort. When lactating breasts will enlarge, faster, harder and more sensitive. I prefer to use a special bra for breastfeeding mothers / nursing bra and not loose wire. Choose according to your comfort level.