Breastfeeding Clinic

Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is devoted to supporting mothers with breastfeeding since breast milk contains an optimal mix of nutrients and antibodies necessary for babies to thrive; therefore, babies who are breastfed are healthy and smart with proper development. Yet, what would be the factor that ensures sufficient breastmilk for your baby and how do we handle breast engorgement?

 

Breastfeeding Clinic, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is ready to provide services, consultations, and solutions to various problems in breastfeeding, including clogged milk ducts, Mastitis, or white spots on the nipples, to assist mothers in prolonging breastfeeding for as long as possible. We assist in correcting breastfeeding positions, doing pain reduction massage, conducting breast ultrasounds to reduce pain, etc. In addition, we also provide breastfeeding consultations in the patient's room by a team of experienced doctors, nurses, and Breastfeeding department personnel with specialized training.

 

Common problems during breastfeeding

1. A sore nipple or cracked nipple

A sore nipple or cracked nipple is usually because of an incorrect latch-on process or ineffective sucking. In addition, fibrosis under the tongue of the baby can also cause a cracked nipple.

Recommendation: Make sure the baby is in the correct position when latching onto the nipples.

 

2. Breast engorgement

Breast engorgement is caused by hyperlactation which cannot be drained in time, thus, causing the milk duct to be clogged. The breast will appear to be swelling, hot, and lumpy, and may result in a lot of pain and fever.

Recommendation: Apply breast compress with very warm water for 5-10 minutes or warm rice compress (place 2 cups of raw rice in a piece of cloth and microwave for 2 minutes with medium heat). Take a pain reliever if necessary. When breastfeeding, make sure to hold the baby in the correct position and breastfeed more often. Excess milk should be drained by hand squeezing or a breast pump.

 

3. Mastitis

Mastitis is caused by hyperlactation or an oversupply of milk along with infection around the breast area. There may be partial redness, palpation, hard lump, severe pain, fever, and fatigue. This may be due to infrequent breastfeeding, incorrect positioning of breastfeeding, tight lingerie, or may happen when the mother presses the breast while breastfeeding.

Recommendation: Breast milk should be drained as soon as possible by frequent breastfeeding in the correct position. Take a pain reliever if necessary but if the symptom does not alleviate within 24 hours, please consult a doctor or breastfeeding department.

 

There are also several questions or concerns which is specific to each mother; therefore, the Breastfeeding department, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is ready to provide advice and answer all questions about breastfeeding. We are willing to discuss and provide consultation to ease your concerns and, thus, lead to happy breastfeeding. 

 

Breastfeeding Department provides the following services:

• Breastfeeding Preparation Consultation
• Counseling for nipple and breast problems during pregnancy
• Provide advice and help to mothers with breastfeeding problems.
• Provide advice and help mothers to practice breastfeeding skills correctly.
• Provide advice and help postpartum mothers with breast and nipple problems such as breast engorgement, mastitis, and sore nipples
• Provide advice to mothers who have low milk supply
• Give advice and help mothers who have problems with their babies refusing to suckle on their nipples or confusion of nipples.
• Breast massage service
• Provide treatment such as ultrasound diagnosis in case of breast engorgement or milk duct blockage.
• Telephone consultation on breastfeeding

 

The experts at the breastfeeding department, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital are happy to assist your breastfeeding.

Ramkhamhaeng Hospital's Breastfeeding Clinic offers consultations and solutions for breastfeeding issues like sore nipples, engorgement, and mastitis. Services include position correction, pain relief massages, breast ultrasounds, breastfeeding prep, and advice on nipple confusion and low milk supply.