Novice mothers are unfamiliar with their babies' behavior, for example, if their babies refuse to breastfeed, they may think of using a breast pump to suckle first and then using a bottle to breastfeed. Is this method safe? My mom is worried that using a breast pump to suck milk will spray out. What should I do? Does the breast pump spray when sucking milk? Let's take a look together with the editor.
Does the breast pump spray when sucking milk
This is not necessarily the case. Initially, there won't be much, but it will gradually increase. Rubbing the breasts before breastfeeding will result in more.
Generally speaking, using a breast pump for postpartum women has no significant impact, but it is necessary to use the breast pump correctly. If using a manual breast pump, do not use excessive force to suck, as it may damage the breasts. If there is too much milk, the baby cannot eat it. It is important to promptly pump out and empty the breast milk to avoid milk accumulation. Of course, do not use the breast pump too frequently, otherwise it may also bring some adverse effects. And remember to regularly disinfect the breast pump so that it is not prone to harm.
Misconceptions about using a breast pump
Misconception 1: Using a breast pump instead of a baby sucking
At the beginning of breastfeeding, most mothers will experience nipple pain. But now some "delicate" mothers quickly give up breastfeeding due to fear of pain, either feeding their children formula or using breast pumps, resulting in the inability to clear the breasts in a timely manner.
Misconception 2: Overuse of breast pumps can damage nipples
Some mothers think that a breast pump is omnipotent, but they don't know that if used improperly, the breast pump can also damage the nipple. If a breast pump is used without unblocking the breast ducts, it may become more and more blocked as it is sucked.
Misconception 3: Too much milk does not need to be artificially squeezed out
There are also some mothers who have a lot of milk and their babies can't finish it, but they don't know how to use a breast pump to squeeze out the excess breast milk. If milk is blocked in the mammary ducts for a long time, it is easy to breed bacteria, leading to pathological breast swelling and a particularly painful sensation when touched. In addition, when the baby first starts breastfeeding, if the mother accumulates too much milk in her breasts, causing a nipple reflex, the child may not be able to swallow in time, making it easy for them to choke or simply refuse to suckle.
In summary, using a breast pump correctly will not result in milk spraying. Breastfeeding is conducive to the healthy growth of the baby's intelligence and body, and can reduce the incidence rate of various diseases. Breast milk has a variety of active cells and antibody factors, which can increase the baby's own resistance. Baoma suggests that the baby should be fed with mother's milk if she can give breast feeding.
