Breast rash during lactation

The main reason why breast rashes appear during lactation is that the mother does not pay attention to the hygiene of the breasts. After each feeding, there will be some milk residue on the nipples, so we need to clean and wash them. We also need to pay attention to the fact that it is best not to wear underwear during lactation to avoid the breasts being in a humid environment for a long time, which will lead to the growth of bacteria and cause breast rashes. So you can learn about the methods to deal with breast rashes during lactation.

1. Use salt to remove prickly heat

After getting prickly heat, just take an appropriate amount of salt, put it in a pan and fry it until it turns brown, then take it out and cool it to room temperature. Take an appropriate amount of burnt salt and place it in a basin. Add an appropriate amount of warm water (the ratio of salt to water is 1:100) to dissolve it completely. Take a clean towel and place it in the basin to wet it, then wring it slightly and apply it to the affected area. Do this several times a day and it will heal in 2 to 3 days.

2. Peach leaf bath for prickly heat

After drying the peach leaves in the shade, put them in a bag. When using, take 50 grams and soak them in hot water to bathe your child to prevent the occurrence of prickly heat. If the prickly heat condition is severe, boil peach leaves into juice and add it to the bath water, or directly use it to wipe the affected area for better results. When making peach leaf juice, the ratio is: 100 grams of peach leaves and 1000 milliliters of water. Boil it until only half the amount of water remains. Because peach leaves contain tannins, they can quickly dissipate prickly heat and have the effects of detoxification, anti-inflammation, pain relief and itching.

3. Bitter melon core wiping method

Bitter melon has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, nourishing blood and invigorating qi, nourishing the kidneys and spleen, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight. It is very effective in treating prickly heat. Therefore, mothers can use bitter melon to wipe the areas where prickly heat appears on their bodies, which can effectively remove prickly heat. What needs to be used is the inner core of the bitter melon.

Cut the bitter gourd in half, scoop out the white flesh inside along with the bitter gourd seeds, put them into a pot and add water. Add about 300ml of water to the white flesh of a bitter gourd. After boiling over high heat, turn to medium heat and continue cooking for about 8 minutes. Then let it cool naturally until the water temperature drops to a level that is not too hot to touch. Take out the bitter gourd core from the pot, soak a small towel in water, wring it until half dry, and gently wipe the area where the prickly heat appears.

4. Take a bath with Shuanghua bath gel

Shuanghua bath liquid refers to a Chinese herbal liquid used for bathing by boiling honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemum. Both flowers have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. First take 30 grams each of honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemum, boil them in water and set aside. Refer to the above for the ratio with bath water. Generally, it is sufficient to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. It will be very cool after bathing and can also prevent and treat prickly heat.

How long does a woman usually breastfeed?

The national maternity leave is three months. If you have a late birth (giving birth after the age of 23 and 7 months is considered late birth), 60 days will be added. If it is a caesarean section, 15 days will be added (no extra days will be given if you give birth by yourself). If it is twins or multiple births, 15 days will be added for each additional child.

Generally, babies can be weaned between 8 and 10 months, but weaning needs to be done slowly. The healthy growth of babies requires the supplementation of various nutrients. Therefore, gradually adding complementary foods until a smooth transition to normal food is an inevitable process. However, when it comes to grasping the timing of weaning, young mothers often act too hastily and wean their babies hastily, which in turn causes a sharp drop in the baby's appetite.

We know that babies have a very keen sense of taste and are very picky about food, especially babies who are accustomed to breastfeeding, who often reject the temptation of other milks. Therefore, the baby's weaning should be done as naturally and gradually as possible. Even when he reaches the age of weaning, you should create a process for him to slowly adapt and never force it. However, there is no strict rule on the weaning age. If the mother has a lot of milk, the baby can be fed for a longer period of time. Generally, the baby can be weaned at around 1 year old. If there is little breast milk but the child is willing to eat milk or other foods at the same time, he can eat them for a longer period of time. If there is little breast milk and the child is unwilling to eat dairy products and other foods, he should be weaned earlier, even as early as 6 months.

Generally, ten months is the most appropriate. After 4 to 5 months, the number of breastfeeding should be gradually reduced. Generally, breastfeeding can be completely weaned after 10-12 months. If the breast milk is insufficient, weaning can be done early; if the breast milk is sufficient or the baby is weak, the breastfeeding time can be appropriately postponed. Weaning should be done when the baby is sick or in hot seasons. The diet after weaning should still be nutritious and easy to digest and absorb. If it is hot summer when weaning, you can extend breastfeeding until the cool autumn before weaning.