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• Conditions as candidiasis, and contact dermatitis.

• Engorgement of the breast.

Signs and symptoms:

• Irritation of the nipple in the form of minute blisters or petechial spots.

• Persistent pain and tenderness.

• Bleeding.

• Inflammation signs.

 Nursing management:

• Proper technique of breast-feeding should be followed.

• Apply moist heat and massage before feeding (3-5 min).

• Frequent, short feedings.

• Air/sun exposure.

• Avoid engorged breast.

• Avoid irritating materials.

• Use supportive bra.

• Mild analgesic and panthenol ointment may be used.

• Treatment of candidiasis and dermatitis.

7) Insufficient milk supply

 Physiological variations in milk secretion are often perceived as milk

insufficiency.

Nursing management:

• Encourage the mother to follow frequent breast-feeding.

• Mother should drink more fluids.

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