breastfeeding

Question 1

what are the symptoms of nipple thrush?

Answer 1

deep pain in both breasts, red and flaky

Question 2

what is are investigations and treatment for nipple thrush?

Answer 2

swab for thrush, treat with myconazole cream & treat baby as well

Question 3

what are the options to help with engorgement

Answer 3

encourage proper breastfeeding and continue to breastfeed
express if too much pain but not until breasts are empty as this could cause engorgement again

Question 4

what is the antibiotic of choice for mastitis?

Answer 4

1g flucloxacillin 4x a day
clindamycin if penicillin allergic

Question 5

can you keep breastfeeding if you have an abscess?

Answer 5

yes- it is recommended to help clear the abscess

Question 6

how do you feed a baby born at 26 weeks?

Answer 6

NG tube with mother’s expressed breast milk, mother should start expressing 2 hours after birth

Question 7

how can milk supply be encouraged?

Answer 7

eating dates, fenugreek supplements, domperidone (not licensed but can still be prescribed)