Engorgement
Engorgement is painful breast fullness caused by milk, blood flow and tissue swelling, commonly when milk volume increases or feeds are missed.
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Oversupply
Breastmilk oversupply means production exceeds what the infant comfortably needs, sometimes causing breast and feeding problems.
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Low milk supply means milk production does not meet an infant’s needs. Perceived low supply is common, so objective assessment matters.
Read more →Latching problems
A deep, effective latch helps an infant transfer milk while protecting nipple comfort. Latch problems often reflect positioning, infant function or breast factors.
Read more →Breastfeeding basics
Breastfeeding is a learned feeding relationship, and patterns change with infant age. Effective feeding is assessed through comfort, milk transfer and infant growth rather than a rigid schedule.
Read more →Postpartum infections
Postpartum infections can affect the uterus, urinary tract, caesarean or perineal wounds, or breasts. Early treatment prevents progression.
Read more →Postpartum hypertension
Postpartum hypertension is high blood pressure after birth and may be new or continue from pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia can first appear postpartum.
Read more →Postpartum headaches
Headache after birth can result from sleep loss or tension, but blood-pressure complications, spinal procedures, clot or infection must be considered.
Read more →Postpartum fatigue
Profound tiredness is common after birth, but persistent or worsening fatigue can reflect anaemia, thyroid disease, infection, sleep disruption or emotional illness.
Read more →Postpartum pain
Postpartum pain can arise from uterine contractions, muscles, wounds, breasts or complications. The location and trend determine what is expected.
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