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Breast Engorgement: An Overview
Bandhu Sharma, Abhishek Lodhi, Suhail Ahmad Hajam, S P Subashini
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Abhishek Lodhi, Suhail Ahmad Hajam, Bandhu Sharma, et al./Breast Engorgement: An Overview/Journal of Global Public Health. 2022; 4(1):21–23.Timeline
Received : April 25, 2022
Accepted : May 26, 2022
Published : June 25, 2022
Abstract
Breast engorgement is a painful and unpleasant condition affecting large numbers of women in the early postpartum period. During a time when mothers are coping with the demands of a new baby it may be particularly distressing. Breast engorgement may inhibit the development of successful breastfeeding, lead to early breastfeeding cessation, and is associated with more serious illness, including breast infection. The birth of a baby is an important event in any family. It is therefore important that for a mother to have a healthy baby, she gives her baby the best nutrition. Breast fed babies are healthier than formula fed babies, so breast milk is the best food for babies. Breast congestion is associated with hard, painful, throbbing, sore, soft breasts, which women need labour, develop mastitis, or stop breastfeeding temporarily or permanently. The stress associated with breast congestion can mean that women who start breastfeeding may not continue to breastfeed until the first few days after delivery. Proper breastfeeding skills are important for successful breastfeeding. Improper technique can cause breast congestion, and it is especially important to properly secure the chuck during feeding to ensure that your baby can suckle effectively.
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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Abhishek Lodhi, Suhail Ahmad Hajam, Bandhu Sharma, et al./Breast Engorgement: An Overview/Journal of Global Public Health. 2022; 4(1):21–23.
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| Received | April 25, 2022 |
| Accepted | May 26, 2022 |
| Published | June 25, 2022 |
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