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References:Toronto Public Health - Breastfeeding Protocols for Health Care Providers | Protocol #6: Plugged DuctsMyHealth.Alberta.ca – Blocked milk ductsBest Start - Blocked Ducts What is a blocked milk duct?When a duct in the breast becomes clogged wit...
References:About Kids Health - Breastfeeding problems: Sore nipplesToronto Public Health – Breastfeeding Protocols for Health Care Providers | Protocol #4: Sore Nipples Nipple pain is the main reason why people stop breastfeeding Signs and symptomsNippl...
References:Toronto Public Health - Breastfeeding Protocols for Health Care Providers | Protocol #7: MastitisMyHealth.Alberta.ca – Mastitis While Breastfeeding What is Mastitis?A condition where the breast becomes inflamedSometimes due to an infectionUsu...
References:Toronto Public Health – Breastfeeding Protocols for Health Care Providers | Protocol #15: Candidiasis (Thrush)Caring for Kids – Thrush What is thrush (Candidiasis)?A common fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida albicansIt can infe...
References:Toronto Public Health - Breastfeeding Protocols for Health Care Providers | Protocol #5: EngorgementMyHealth.Alberta.ca - Breast Engorgement What is breast engorgement?When the breast becomes overfilled with milk and becomes painfulAn abnorma...
References:Canadian Paediatric Society - Position Statement: Ankyloglossia and breastfeedingToronto Public Health – Breastfeeding Protocol: Positioning and Latching What is a tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia)?A common condition where the tissue that attaches t...
References:Toronto Public Health – Breastfeeding Protocols for Health Care Providers | Protocol #4: Sore NipplesLa Leche League International – Persistent Pain When Breastfeeding What are vasospasms?The tightening of blood vessels CausesPressure on the ...
Reference:La Leche League International - Nursing Strikes What is a “nursing strike”?When a baby who is feeding well from the breast stops feedingUsually temporary (less than four days)Can be scary and sad for a parent CausesYou smell different (could b...