Having become a mother, many women face such a problem as tingling in the chest. These are very unpleasant sensations, due to which it is impossible to fully feel all the charm and joy of breastfeeding. Pain in the nipples, which are already irritated by cracks, a feeling of fullness during hot flashes of milk, pain in the abdomen during feeding and tingling in the chest - all this is a little annoying and annoying mom. But do not despair, the process of getting mom and baby to each other will pass after a while, and all these unpleasant sensations will also go away. All that remains is the joy and pleasure of the feeding process.
Let's take a closer look at the causes of such an unpleasant maternal companion as tingling in the chest.
The nipples hurt, and there is a tingling sensation in them due to the increased sensitivity of the woman. Such sensations usually disappear a couple of days after birth. Sometimes the reason is the features of the skin of the mother or the structure of the oral cavity and tongue of the baby.
But more often, tingling in the nipples is due to improper attachment to the chest, as a result of which cracks and abrasions form on the nipples. Even with time, a baby who has suckled correctly since birth can have a change in bite due to the appearance of teeth or a change in feeding conditions.
Tingling in the chest is observed with flushing of milk, especially at night. The severity and feeling of fullness annoy most often immediately after childbirth. The thing is that after the birth of a baby, the mother’s body constantly produces the hormone oxytocin, under the influence of which milk arrives after feeding. For some, milk begins to leak even just at the moment when they just thought about their baby. It was then that all sorts of tingling made themselves felt. During pregnancy, the mother’s body has been preparing for a meeting with the baby for a long time and has prepared almost everything. To alleviate the condition and reduce pain, you need to apply the baby to the chest as often as possible, at least every two hours. If the skin turns red after feeding, the temperature rises and no improvement is observed, you should inform your doctor as soon as possible and continue the correct and frequent application of the baby to the chest.
Mastitis. As a cause of such an unpleasant symptom as tingling in the chest, mastitis develops due to incomplete emptying of the mammary gland and obstruction of the ducts. The chest turns red and becomes painful, the temperature often rises and the woman shivers. In this case, you need to urgently contact a specialist or call an ambulance if there is no one to leave a small child with. Only the doctor will decide how much and how to be treated and recommend the necessary procedures.
How to deal with pain?
- Before each feeding, you need to express a little milk. This is done both manually and by a breast pump. Then it will be easier for the baby to properly suck and empty the mother’s chest
- Always check to see if the baby is correctly attached to the chest. If this is the problem, consult a breastfeeding specialist, he will look and give recommendations.
- If you have symptoms of mastitis or thrush, consult a doctor immediately, these diseases require treatment.
A few more causes of discomfort in the chest: wearing a tight or small bra. When buying this part of the wardrobe, check for seams on it that pass through the nipple line - this creates enough inconvenience, the cups should not be crushed. Before menstruation, the breasts become especially sensitive and irritated by the little things. Do not worry, with the resumption and establishment of a regular cycle, these unpleasant sensations will pass.
Pregnancy and motherhood are the most wonderful time in a woman's life. Let some inconvenience not overshadow you, all this is removable!