Whether you choose to breastfeed your baby or not, you are embarking on the wonderful stage that is part of motherhood.
Breast care before, during, and after childbirth is essential. Whether you choose to breastfeed your baby or not, you are embarking on the wonderful stage that is part of motherhood.
For this reason, Mifarma by Atida, the online pharmacy, and para pharmacy products company, has developed a series of tips to take into account to take care of the breast after pregnancy, whether or not you are a nursing mother.
1. Turn the breast pump into your best travel companion. When starting out in the world of breastfeeding, you have to take into account the time that must be invested. “If you choose to breastfeed, feedings can be very continuous whenever the baby demands it,” says Reme Navarro, pharmacist, and director of Business Strategy at Atida. Therefore, breast pumps can be very beneficial for moms to plan their schedules with greater flexibility.
2. Repair creams, are the best ally. The hydration of the skin of the nipple is essential throughout the process. Therefore, repair creams are a must for someone who has just given birth. Its use is indicated to guarantee good care of the nipple during the changes that women experience in this stage ranging from pregnancy to after childbirth. It provides that much-needed hydration when it comes to protecting sensitive nipples. Whether or not you breastfeed your baby, breast tenderness is obvious and hormonal changes in your body can make your breasts and nipples feel tender, sore, or even swollen. For this reason, it is very important to keep them hydrated and cared for with special and repairing creams for this area.
3. Nipple shields, are a must in your drawer. If the mother suffers from flat, inverted, sore, or cracked nipples, it is advisable to use nipple shields. “In the case of lactating mothers, it is essential to check before each feeding that the grip is correct so that the baby sucks optimally,” adds Navarro. This will prevent the formation of cracks in the nipples.
When starting out in the world of breastfeeding, you have to take into account the time that must be invested
This item is not only a compliment for nursing mothers, it can also be for those who have just given birth and whose nipples are especially sensitized, since they can function as a protective barrier against tissues, friction, etc.
4. Maintain a healthy diet. Women who have just given birth should pay special attention to maintaining a healthy diet. ”After childbirth, it is important to receive all the necessary nutrients that your body requires. If this is not the case, a food supplement in capsules can provide the necessary energy and vitality,” the pharmacist points out.
5. Opt for a bra that fits you. Among the other tips to keep in mind, after childbirth, it will be essential to get a nursing bra that provides you with the necessary support so that your breast is positioned properly whether you decide to choose the path of breastfeeding or not.
It should be remembered that this bra must adapt to our size in the different stages from conception to the end of breastfeeding. The ideal bra should be firm, with wide straps that keep the chest in a natural position and do not compress them. In short, do not leave marks on the shoulders and back.
6. Move!: With breast augmentation, some straining of the pectoral muscles can occur during pregnancy. Therefore, unless your doctor tells you otherwise, do non-impact aerobic exercises specifically for the chest area.
Swimming, yoga, or some isometric exercises, for example, are activities that can help strengthen that area without actually causing the muscle to develop.
7. Absorbent discs, your new companions. If you are a person who has chosen to breastfeed, you have surely noticed that, between feedings, your breast suffers small losses or drips of milk that can dirty underwear or even t-shirts. Absorbent discs can be a good ally to solve this problem.
“The most advisable thing is to use these discs both day and night, in order to absorb moisture and, in addition to avoiding stains, to put a cable on our areola, so that it does not get irritated,” Reme clarifies.
