Breast care during pregnancy and postpartum

Author: Bai Ping
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Breastfeeding is the most basic physiological function of the breast. Proper breast care can make the nipple protrude, making it easier for the baby to suck. During the perinatal period, it is especially important to take good care of the breasts to create favorable conditions for breastfeeding. Breast diseases are common among women. Paying attention to breast health during pregnancy and childbirth can reduce the occurrence of breast diseases and lower the risk of breast cancer. Kind women all hope to nourish their beloved babies with their sweet milk. Breast milk is indeed the best natural food for infants. The purpose of breast care during pregnancy and childbirth is to make the breasts easier for newborns to suck. If proper care is not taken during pregnancy, the baby may not be able to eat the precious colostrum after birth, which would be a great loss. On the other hand, breast engorgement and pain can cause great suffering for the mother. It is especially important to take good care of the breasts during the perinatal period to prepare for smooth breastfeeding after the baby is born and to create favorable conditions for breastfeeding. Breast diseases are the most common diseases among women. It is important to focus on breast health for pregnant and postpartum women, which can reduce the occurrence of breast diseases, lower the risk of breast cancer, and improve the health level of pregnant and postpartum women.