Preventing breast milk diarrhea in infants
Breast milk diarrhea in infants is diarrhea caused by breastfeeding. To prevent this, mothers need to pay attention to the following points:
First of all, mothers should maintain good eating habits. Breast milk is food that comes directly from the mother and is passed to the baby through milk. If the mother eats an unhealthy diet, it will affect the baby\’s digestive system and cause diarrhea. Therefore, mothers should try to avoid eating high-fat, high-protein and spicy foods, as well as bad habits such as drinking and smoking.
Secondly, mothers should pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene. Mothers need to wash their hands and breasts thoroughly before breastfeeding to ensure that the nipples and breasts are free of any bacteria and dirt. In addition, infants need to pay attention to hygiene when feeding, including cleaning bottles and nipples and sterilizing them regularly.
Again, reasonably control the timing and frequency of breastfeeding. If babies eat too much or too frequently, their intestines will be overburdened and prone to diarrhea. Therefore, mothers need to consciously control the timing and frequency of breastfeeding and feed according to the needs of the baby.
Finally, make sure the baby is adequately hydrated. Breast milk is one of the best foods for babies, but it does not fully meet a baby\’s fluid needs. Therefore, during feeding, the mother should give her baby enough water to replenish moisture and nutrients.
Treatment of breast milk diarrhea in infants
If your baby has diarrhea symptoms, the mother should take the following measures for treatment:
First, stop breastfeeding for a while. To keep the baby hydrated, you can give cooked water, light salt water or sugar water. The suitable water temperature is 35℃-40℃.
Secondly, check that the baby\’s environment is completely safe and hygienic. Check whether bottles, pacifiers, clothing and other items are clean, and also check whether there are hygiene problems in the baby\’s living environment.
Again, follow your doctor\’s advice promptly. If the baby\’s diarrhea symptoms are severe, he needs to go to the hospital for examination and receive treatment according to the doctor\’s recommendations.
Correct breastfeeding posture
Correct breastfeeding posture is very helpful in avoiding breast milk diarrhea in infants. Here are a few key points for correct breastfeeding posture:
First, pinch the nipple and areola, hold the baby close to the breast, and let his mouth open wide.
Secondly, make sure the baby\’s mouth and nose are close to the areola so that he can fully suck the milk.
Again, the baby\’s mouth should be open, taking the nipple and part of the areola into his mouth. The baby\’s upper and lower lips should be turned over and pressed against the areola.
Finally, the mother needs to sit up straight or use pillows to elevate the baby so that her nipples are at the same height as the baby\’s mouth.
Breastfeeding precautions
There are some precautions for breastfeeding that mothers should pay attention to. Here are some important things to note:
First of all, mothers should pay attention to sleep and rest to maintain good physical condition and improve the quality of breast milk.
Secondly, mothers should avoid being exposed to stress and tension, as this can affect the production and quality of breast milk.
Thirdly, mothers should adhere to scientific and reasonable eating habits and stay away from bad habits such as tobacco and alcohol.
Finally, the mother should always pay attention to the baby\’s condition and observe whether the baby is full and whether there are any discomfort symptoms such as diarrhea. likeIf a problem occurs, consult a doctor promptly for treatment.
To sum up, there are measures to prevent and treat breast-milk diarrhea in infants. Mothers must maintain healthy living habits and adhere to good breastfeeding methods. Only in this way can the baby grow up safely and healthily.
