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Lactation Doctor at Kehamilan Sehat 

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Breastfeeding should be a pleasant experience for both mother and baby. There are many benefits that can be gained from breastfeeding. However, it is not uncommon for problems during breastfeeding to complicate the process.

That is why it is important for breastfeeding Moms to consult with a lactation doctor to get answers to the difficulties they face when breastfeeding the child.

Not only about breastfeeding, lactation doctors can also help Moms in several ways, including:

– Training Mom properly
– Introducing breastfeeding aids
– Designing feeding strategies for the baby
– Briefing on complementary feeding

A lactation consultation with a lactation doctor can also help first-time moms get answers to their breastfeeding difficulties.

Influence of Breastfeeding Position and Attachment

One of the failures of breastfeeding can be caused by the incorrect positioning of the baby’s head and mouth on the Mom nipple. The influence of position and attachment during breastfeeding is very influential in the breastfeeding process. If the attachment position is wrong, it can make Mom nipple area become chafed and even open, so that Moms feels uncomfortable while breastfeeding.

This can cause the child to get less milk. This is one of the reasons why it is difficult for the child to gain weight.

Here are some signs that can indicate that the breastfeeding attachment is wrong, including:

1. The nipple and areola are not fully inserted into the mouth of the child.
   2. The nipple feels painful when breastfeeding.
   3. Breast nipple blisters after breastfeeding.

Although babies have a natural instinct to position Mom’s nipple in their mouth, sometimes this instinct does not run smoothly. This can happen for various reasons, one of which is because Mom does not understand how to breastfeed properly.

For this reason, Moms can practice the following tips to support breastfeeding:

1. Position the nipple into the baby’s mouth by placing Mommy’s thumb on the top of the nipple to form the letter C. Then point Mom white to the child’s mouth.
2. If the baby shows signs of hunger, Mom should breastfeed immediately. This is so that Mom is not in a hurry when attaching to the nipple.
3. The use of pacifiers and gloves on the child makes it difficult for Moms to read the signals given when the child is hungry. Therefore, avoid using pacifiers and gloves on your child so that you can more easily recognize their cues.

Performing a proper breastfeeding attachment is something that requires considerable practice and patience. Therefore, if Moms has difficulties in the breastfeeding process, Moms can consult with a lactation doctor at Kehamilan Sehat now!