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Baby Biting While Breastfeeding: Reasons and Prevention
A baby biting while breastfeeding is common. Many babies do it for various reasons of which the most common is teething. Babies will gnaw at anything that relieves the pain of teething.
When breastfeeding properly, a baby will cover the lower gum ridge or teeth (if he/she has teeth yet) with the tongue, and will be wary of biting the breast as that would hurt the underside their own tongue too. In the correct latch, the nipple is positioned deep in the baby’s mouth and cannot be bitten. However, if a baby is not latched on properly, or the tongue is not correctly used, it can feel he/she is clamping down or biting on the nipple.
However, as we know, every problem has a solution to it and so does this. We need to take certain measures to prevent babies from biting, and this can be done only when you have the knowledge as to why your baby bites while breastfeeding. Once that is known, half the battle is won. Thereafter, you can easily take preventive steps to stop your little one from hurting you.
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Reasons for Baby Biting while Breastfeeding
There are plenty of reasons why a baby bites while breastfeeding. Apart from not latching on properly onto your breast or improper positioning while being breastfed, here are some reasons as to why babies bite while breastfeeding.
Teething can be said to be the number one cause of this problem. Your baby seeks relief from the pain during teething by biting onto the mother’s breast while breastfeeding.
Older babies get distracted easily. In case they turn to look at something, they can forget that they still have their mother’s breast in their mouth. This can cause unintentional damage when the baby inadvertently closes their jaws.
Sometimes babies don’t get enough milk so they bite into the nipple to get a better hold.
A baby may involuntarily bite when they fall asleep while being breastfed.
Babies bite as a sign of affection and may cause unintended damage to the nipple.
Can you continue Feeding your Baby even after Teething?
There is no reason as to why you cannot continue feeding your baby when they begin to grow their milk teeth. It is a common misconception that when a baby has teeth and starts biting, the time for nursing is over, and it is time to start weaning. But that’s not necessarily correct. If your baby is latched on properly, and the positioning is correct while being breastfed, then you should not feel any pain, even if they have a mouthful of the pearly whites. A breastfeeding baby biting with gums can just as painful as a baby biting with their teeth.
Biting is something that most babies try to explore especially when they are teething. It can be stopped with a little bit of persistence on your part. Not all babies react in the same manner to a situation, and you may need to try our various ways to discourage him/her before you find one which works. All that is required to stop your baby from biting you while breastfeeding is the three “P’s”; Patience, perseverance and persistence.
How to Prevent a Newborn from Biting during Breastfeeding?
How to stop the baby from biting the nipple is a common question asked by many mothers. It is something which comes naturally to babies, especially when they are teething. However, mothers can try and prevent it by taking several measures.
The baby often bits when he/she has finished nursing session when your baby may be tired and bored of sucking. So, watch out for indications of disinterest and take stop nursing before the biting begins.
Mothers should learn to position their baby the right way. Incorrect positioning of the baby while breastfeeding could irritate them, which in turn could lead the baby to biting the mother’s breast.
Make sure that there are no distractions while feeding the baby. In case of any distractions, the baby may forget what they are doing and close their mouth which could be painful.
Talk to your baby while feeding them to communicate the fact that it is not a good thing to bite. Consistently engage them by singing or telling a story while feeding them. When you see their jaws tighten to bite, just say a firm ‘no’. For this too, you may have to experiment with several ways of saying it because for some a stern impression may work and for others, something else.
If your breasts are engorged, the baby may find it difficult to latch on to it. Therefore, before you start nursing, try expressing some milk.
Teething is one of the many problems that all babies face. During this period, the baby’s gum itches and aches and as such to ease the pain and itch, the baby bites while breastfeeding. In such cases, the mother should massage the gums with a clean finger or give them a teething toy before and after every feed.
Learning the time when your baby bites can also help in preventing them from taking jabs at your nipple. Usually, babies bite at the end of a nursing cycle when they have finished getting enough milk and simply want to play around by gnawing at your nipple. Therefore, once the baby slows down the intensity of their sucking, gently pull your breast off from their mouth.
When your baby bites, immediately pull them away gently from your breast and put them down. By this, your little one will start realising that biting means end to the nursing.
Many mothers find that encouraging correct behavior with ample praise if effective in discouraging the baby from biting.
Feeding the baby only when they are hungry can also prevent a baby from biting. If the baby is hungry, they will be more interested in sucking milk and less in biting.
Can your Nipple get Damaged due to Baby Bites?
The biting of the nipple by baby while breastfeeding can be painful, to say the least. It leads to soreness and discomfort too. Usually, it does not damage the nipple, but at times, you can get a bad bite from your baby. In that case, it is best to apply ice right after the injury and after every nursing session. Apart from this, Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is compatible with breastfeeding and can be taken as and when required. However, it is best to take the advice of a medical practitioner before taking any medicine. Also applying few drops of fresh Aloe Vera juice could help in healing the wound.
Although babies biting while breastfeeding can be painful and a nuisance for the mothers, one cannot steer clear of it. You may go through a whole lot of pain and problems associated with breastfeeding, but the outcome is sure to be rewarding for both you and your baby. After all, a mother’s milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies and helps with a baby’s health and growth.
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Uterine Fibroids: Affect on Infertility and Treatment
It is not uncommon to find uterine fibroids in women. Whether these non-cancerous tumours found inside the uterus will affect a woman’s health depends on their exact location.
Uterine fibroids found in the uterus are benign tumours created from the same muscle fibres as the myometrium. The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall, consisting mainly of uterine smooth muscle cells (also called uterine myocytes), but also supporting stromal and vascular tissue. Fibroids are dense and round in shape. When these fibroids are located under the lining membrane outside the uterus (serosa), they are called subserosal fibroids. Submucosal fibroids are formed inside the uterine cavity, under the uterus lining, and intramural fibroids are contrived within the muscular wall of uterus.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
Most women experience mild to no symptoms, but several others can go through pain and heavy bleeding during their monthly periods. Symptoms of uterine fibroids may manifest within a few months of development or sometimes take years to show up. The symptoms and problems associated with uterine fibroids include:
Heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged periods.
Spotting before or after a painful menstruation.
Abdomen, pelvis and lower back aches.
Pain during sexual intercourse.
Frequent urination and urinary incontinence.
Pain with bowel movements.
Inability to conceive.
Problems like placental abruption, premature delivery and miscarriage.
Can Uterine Fibroids Cause Infertility and Miscarriage in Women?
Research has shown that uterine fibroids can reduce fertility by an approximate 70 per cent, and they are also linked with increased rate of miscarriage and premature delivery.In some cases if the fibroids grow large, they can narrow down the uterine cavity increasing the risk of miscarriage and infertility. Usually fibroids affect fertility when they grow inside the uterus, hindering embryo implantation or leading to early miscarriages. However, some women give birth to healthy babies despite having large fibroids. So, there is no evidence as to how and when uterine fibroids affect fertility.
In case of a miscarriage, the submucosal fibroid affects the fertilised egg in the uterus lining. During the first and second trimesters, the fibroid can thin out the lining and reduce the blood supply, causing underdevelopment of the fetus and eventually miscarriage. But a consequent pregnancy can proceed without any issues because of the possibility of the egg settling at another location in the lining.
Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids often do not require treatment. Only when women with fibroids have problems like acute pain, blood loss during monthly period, inability to conceive and miscarriage, the doctor makes appropriate recommendation. Some of the treatments available are:
1. Endometrial Ablation
Fibroids that grow in the inner layer of the uterus can be treated with this procedure. The fibroid growing endometrial tissue is removed from the inner lining with laser energy, a heated wire loop, or hot fluid in a balloon.
2. Myolysis
With laparoscopy, it is a minor surgical procedure.A small needle is inserted to probe or send electric current straight into the fibroid to burn it as well as surrounding blood vessels.
3. Myomectomy
This surgical procedure is best suited for women who plan to have children in future. The surgeon removes the fibroids leaving the uterus intact in this challenging procedure. In case the fibroids grow outside the uterine cavity, a laparoscopic myomectomy is performed.
4. Hysterectomy
This procedure is recommended to women who are nearing menopause or are not planning to have children. In this procedure, the entire uterus is removed.
5. Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE)
Advanced X-rays are used by radiologists to determine the exact location of fibroid and the surrounding blood vessels. Then the blood supply to the fibroid is cut off by injecting a plastic plug into the vessel. Without adequate blood, the fibroid shrinks down and dies.
6. Medication
Some practitioners recommend medication that reduces the oestrogen levels, eventually shrinking the fibroid and/or temporarily interrupting its growth. However in many cases, fibroids start growing after the medication is stopped.
Though there are no specific ways to prevent fibroids from developing or recurring, you must consult a doctor if you notice any symptoms. Your caregiver will give you the best advice and recommend a treatment, if required. Read more
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A Little Note for the Women Being Moms for the First Time
Life is crazy isn't it.
But wait until a human pops out of your body and hello life gets crazier!
Hence, not just a child but a mom is born. Being mom comes naturally well not exactly because there is a lot, I mean a lot to learn. Starting from how to feed your baby, change her nappy, put her to sleep and the list goes on and on. But being mom starts the moment you see her little face or maybe way ahead when you know that you have a tiny human being growing inside you. You eat right, sleep right and try to do everything right for the little one. And when she is born your happiness has no boundaries and your worries are limitless.
Being mom doesn't come easy, you get consumed. There might be a lot of help but you think it's only you who can do the best for her. No more coffee dates, no movie nights. Infact even career takes a set back. All for the li'l human being who is mini you. The eyebrows outgrown and pyjamas worn all day. You forget when was the last time you had seen yourself in the mirror. But everytime you hold her and look into her eyes, you see a beautiful mom.
Well that's how moms are made and it's all worth it, when there is a room full of people your baby will crawl to you and nobody else. It might be exhausting and life will be crazy with a baby but being mom is the most amazing feeling in the world. No other relationship so pure and true than to be a mom to a baby. Being mom is super power God gifted to women and it's just so gratifying.
P.S Lots of love to all those women who are being mom.
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School Memories That Tickle Us (and Make Us Go Aww!)
Do you often miss your school days and want them to come back? As moms to school-going children, you probably miss those golden days all the more! Why not relive school life memories by reminiscing about these common things you did in your school years?
Nothing can beat the fun we had during our school days. When we were in school, we couldn’t wait to grow up, be independent, and free of the rules and regulations set by school authorities. But now, every time we reminisce about our school days, we can’t help but wish we could return to those times!
Common Funny Things We All Did in School
1. What’s She Got in Her Tiffin Today?
More than our own lunch boxes, we would be really interested in our friend’s tiffin! Some of us would even wipe out the snacks sent by our friends’ moms much before the lunch break. Now, when you look back fondly, you wish that you could have those little sandwiches and rolls with your friends once again.
2. Let's Play Pen Wars and Book Cricket!
These are the legendary classroom games that almost everyone has played during their school times. Even with the teacher explaining geometry on the blackboard, backbenchers would be engrossed in their games. Turn the page and the last even digit of the page number becomes your score. Oh, the good old memories about school life! Also, how can we forget those pen wars with our bench mates?
3. We Have a Free Period
The happiest moment during school days was when a teacher was absent. It meant that a free period was in store. Yippee! You would look forward to having your favourite “ma'am” as the substitute teacher. She would probably take you to the field to play, allow library time, or organise exciting indoor games. Oh yes, free periods formed the most valued school life memories!
4. Interschool Fests– Excitement Unlimited!
Interschool functions were special occasions and you would rehearse dances or plays, or whichever event you participated in to give your best performance. You wouldn’t leave any stone unturned in helping your school win the trophy. Also, a big reason these functions triggered excitement was because you got to meet new faces and friends (especially boys!).
5. Fill My Slambook, Please?
Accept it, most of us had more than one slam book. You would give these to not only your closest friends but also those with whom you rarely spoke (but were secretly fond of). The best parts were linked to writing funny anecdotes and making silly emoticons! And oh, your most embarrassing moment and latest crush!
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Dirty Dishes and 5 Other Non-Fights With Hubby
Fighting over the TV remote once again, are you? Not so serious fights between husband and wife (read non-fights) regarding anything from washing dishes, dropping kids at school, to cleaning the washroom after a shower are no big deal and a total no-brainer! Just smile and let such fights pass.
As a couple, you're liable to fight over the most inane things once in awhile. While serious fights do leave you worried and make you question your relationship, there are other tiffs that rate as ‘non-fights’. Does your fight with hubby need damage control or just a funny nose twitch?
The 5 Non-Fights with your Partner you should Totally Ignore
1. When you end up arguing on the same lines
Misinterpretations often lead to baseless arguments that seem to carry on forever. If you happen to get involved in one, then look for signs that this fight is not a real fight with your husband. For instance, you're discussing why it’s essential to wait for the apt time to have a baby. This has somehow been misinterpreted as saying that you wouldn’t like to get pregnant ever. Somewhere, both you and your husband divert from the topic in hand, end up screaming yourself hoarse, and find yourself retiring in different corners. Take a step back, rewind the conversation and make amends by clarifying the intent.
2. Ego or mere stubbornness?
Marriage is all about two people living together with their egos safely kept on the back burner. However, confrontations may arise for simple things. The only reason why your man would hate doing as told is because you instructed him to do so. Then there'll be episodes of yelling and glasses breaking. Fights such as these lose out on their steam very soon so chill!
3. Understand how silly you may have sounded
The triggers for certain fights could be really small. From who changes the baby’s diapers to the electricity bill not being paid in time, a minor thing can create a big fight. You realize how dumb you may have sounded when you happen to see other couples having similar non-fights. Just try listening to yourself for once and make amends right away.
4. Either or one is high
This is, undoubtedly, one of the most common reasons behind not-so-serious fights. Either both or one of you have had a drink too many and have little or no clue about you’re talking about. Just never take these alcohol-induced fights seriously. All will be good once clarity reigns.
5. Prove yourself right
There are times when you're in the wrong but still want to stick to your point to keep your ego from getting hurt. Why should he have the last word, you know? But then, do you actually care about what you're mad about? Admit defeat and take a step back. It really is okay!
Most non-fights between a couple end as soon as they start and leave plenty of chuckles behind. The results can be wonderful (and often see you cosying in bed). Everyone agrees that makeup sex can be fabulous! Read more
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As I have low lying placenta with grade 1 maturity.
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A. you had to correlate is ultrasound examination. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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