Breast Feeding

Silica is useful if you are breastfeeding and have a blocked milk duct which has become inflamed (mastitis).
There may be a red painful swelling on the breast.
After taking Silica you can also bathe the breast in hot water and massage the blocked duct gently to free the milk.
You should continue to breast feed - otherwise the other milk ducts may become blocked.

Importance of Breast Feeding

Breast feeding is the best for newborn babies. It is far superior to powdered milk.
The baby receives antibodies which fight infections from the mother in the milk - especially during the first few days.
This is very important for the health of the babies immune system.

Breast milk is also a different composition from powdered milk - and is much more suitable for a new born babies digestive system.
Powdered milks can be unsuitable for babies and may help to trigger eczema in susceptible babies.

Try to breast feed your baby for as long as you can - preferably for at least a few months until the digestive system is mature enough to cope with powdered milk.
Not only is the baby receiving antibodies from the milk but the composition of the breast milk is perfectly tailored to the babies needs.

The more the baby is allowed to nurse the more milk will be produced.
Nursing means holding the baby close to you and this helps to create a loving bond between you and the baby.

Another good reason for breast feeding is that as the baby nurses - it causes the body to return to normal.
Stretched tissues - especially internal tissues - are stimulated to contract and return to their normal shape as the baby nurses.
If you do not breast feed it will be more difficult to get your body back to its previous shape.

Warning:

Never stop breast feeding abruptly or you may cause the milk glands to seize up and this can lead to extreme pain and long term inflammation. Always stop breastfeeding as slowly as you possibly can, by doing one or two less feeds per day and for less time each feed.
If inflammation of the breast persists you must consult a doctor.

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