Reasons why
Refusal to feed from the breast could occur when the
baby is in pain. Normally, this can be due to an
ear infection, sore head from vacuum delivery,
thrush in the baby’s mouth, or teething.

The use of dummies, teats or nipple shields may also
contribute to refusal. Some babies actually find
it difficult to feed from the breast and bottle as
the sucking action is very different. Some become
confused, therefore it’s always best to avoid using
any type of teats or dummies.

Sometimes, the milk just takes bitter. This can
be due to antibiotics, if you starting or in the
middle of your period, or nipple creams. If the
milk tastes bitter, your baby will normally not
want to feed.

Solving the problems
First, you should always try to identify what may
have caused the breast refusal then begin to treat
the cause. Always remain patient and gentle with
your baby. Be sure to hold your baby next to you,
skin to skin, so that he can take the breast when
he wants to, so that he begins to realize that
breast feeding is both enjoyable and comfortable.

Older babies may suddenly take shorter and fewer
breast feeds, although this can be normal with
some babies. Therefore, it’s always best not to
try and make the baby feed longer, but instead let
the baby decide how often and also how long each
individual feeding will last.

(word count 285)

PPPPP

In this article, we will explore the various natural remedies purported to cure or treat yeast infections and their effectiveness.

Cranberry juice has been used to help treat yeast infections. Do this natural treatment really work? The answer is that it does indeed work for those infected with yeast. Is it really a stand-alone treatment? No. It should be used as an adjunct to a main remedy.

How about yogurt? That helps, doesn’t it? Actually, this is a very helpful treatment in combating thrush. Thrush is a form of yeast infection that is present in the mouth. In fact, it is not uncommon for many physicians to tell their patients to eat yogurt as part of their overall treatment plan.

What about compounds that contain Lactobacillus acidophilus? Do they work? According to at least one study, women who used suppositories that contained Lactobacillus acidophilus did report a relief from yeast infection symptoms. Another study that was done showed little benefit from using these products. So, the jury is still out on these preparations.

Other popular natural home remedies for treating yeast infections are vinegar douches, garlic or boric acid based vaginal suppositories, and tea tree oil cream. Again, do they work? Many women report that these are effective, while others do not report any relief from symptoms.

Scientifically speaking, is it always easy to clinically demonstrate that a natural remedy for yeast infection, actually works? The short answer is no. In reality, there needs to be more data obtained via truly stringent studies. One must really apply the same standards to natural remedies for yeast infections, as is applied to the compounds manufactured by the drug companies.

When seeking out any natural remedy, it is important to remember that not all of these compounds will be equally effective for every person afflicted with yeast. You must do your due diligence in deciding which preparation is right for you. And don’t forget, a call to your doctor would always be helpful in making an informed decision.