Friday, March 12, 2010

Breast Care During Pregnancy




Breast care during your pregnancy is one of the important parts you must take in preparation for feeding later. During pregnancy and the breast will enlarge the area around the nipple will darken the color and also more sensitive. All this happened for the preparation of a pregnant woman's body to give her baby food in the future.
Some tips on breast care during pregnancy:
* If your bra is starting to feel cramped, should mengantinya with the right bra size and fit you for comfort and also provide good support for your breasts.

* If you are planning to breastfeed you can start using the bra for breastfeeding at the end of your pregnancy. Bh choose the size according to your breasts, wear a bra that size does not fit the size ayudara can cause infections such as mastitis (an infection of the glands in the breast milk).

* Prepare your milk nipples. Gently turn the nipples between finger and your thumb for about 10 seconds when you shower. If you have trouble or your nipples flat or entered into, consult your doctor, so this can be resolved early to prevent trouble later.


* In the late stages of pregnancy, try to gently massage the breast, dark area (aerola) and nipples, you may be issued a few drops kolustrum (bewarna thick yellowish fluid from the nipples). To help open the milk ducts.


* Clean the breasts and nipples, do not use soap nipple area can cause the area dry. Use plain water and dry with a towel.
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