Baby bites mother while nursing: Causes and limitations

The baby's mother bite while breastfeeding is a familiar condition occurring during the breastfeeding process of many mothers. There are many causes of this condition, of which the most common cause is teething babies and improper breastfeeding mothers.

No matter what cause the baby bites his mother while nursing, every problem has a solution. In this article, invite you with aFamilyToday Health to learn more about the causes and ways to limit the situation of babies biting their mothers while breastfeeding.

What causes the baby to bite the mother while nursing?

There are many reasons that lead to a baby's breast biting while breastfeeding. Here are some possible causes for the above condition:

She is in the stage of teething is the most common reason that children bitten while feeding. Teething stage will make children feel itchy and sore gums, so need to find something to bite to relieve the itching and discomfort. During this period, the baby tends to bite off everything that is put into the mouth, including the mother's breast.

Sometimes, the cause of a baby biting on the breast is the wrong position or the wrong way. When your baby is fed properly, the baby's tongue sits above the baby's lower gums (or lower teeth). In this position, the child will have very few bites as it can also damage the child's tongue. In addition, if the breast is properly fed, the breast will be deep in the baby's mouth and the baby can hardly bite. However, if the breast is not fed properly or properly, the breast tends to have more contact with the baby's gums (teeth) and makes it easier for the baby to bite.

Older babies tend to be distracted while breastfeeding. They like to look from one direction or the other. In some cases, it can hurt the mother if the baby is still holding the jaw.

In some cases, the reason the baby bites comes from the baby having difficulty sucking and needing to bite the breast to make it easier to suck.For example, the baby's suckling position is uncomfortable, the baby has to lean over to get the breast. can latch on. This makes the baby more likely to bite the breast to keep it.

The baby may accidentally bite on the breast because it falls asleep while breastfeeding .

Sometimes, when a baby bites the mother while breastfeeding is an act of expressing the baby's affection for the mother, but accidentally causes pain for the mother.

Can mothers continue to breastfeed even after teething?

 Many mothers who breastfeed have a misconception about having to wean babies when they start to develop baby teeth . They said that when the baby teething, they will bite often and cause pain for the mother. However, this view is not entirely true. If you breastfeed your baby properly and properly while feeding, your baby will rarely bite. Even without teething, the baby's breast biting with gums also causes pain for the mother.

Baby bites while breastfeeding is a common condition, especially during teething. With a little patience, you can significantly reduce this problem with a variety of measures. However, each baby reacts differently to these measures, so you need to experiment with different ways and find out which one works best for your baby. All you need to prevent your baby from biting while nursing is being patient and patient with your baby.

How to limit the baby's biting when breastfeeding?

"How to limit the baby from biting the mother when breastfeeding" is a question many people ask. It is very common for babies to bite their mother's breast, and mothers can try the following ways to limit this condition:

Babies tend to bite their breast when they are full or feel bored or they produce too little. Therefore, you should pay attention to the baby's suckling process. When your baby starts to feel full or neglects to suckle, stop the process immediately. In this case, the breast produces less milk, you should review your own diet, eat dairy foods to meet the needs of your baby.

Mothers should learn correct positions to breastfeed. Breastfeeding in the wrong way can be uncomfortable and lead to baby bites.

Make sure nothing distracts your baby while you are breastfeeding. In cases of distraction, the baby may forget what he is doing and clench his gums. This may cause pain for the mother.

Talking to your baby or caressing the baby is also a way to help limit the situation of the baby biting her mother during breastfeeding. Continuously capture your baby's attention by singing or telling a story while breastfeeding. However, when you see signs of biting, you need to strictly tell the child not to. Talking with your obvious protests will indicate to your baby that his bite is wrong and should stop immediately.

If your breasts become tight due to a blockage , your baby may find it difficult to suck and will need to bite the breast to make it easier. If this is the case, before feeding your baby, you should express less breast milk by machine before feeding or express by hand or use a warm compress to make the breasts softer to help your baby breastfeed easily.

Teething is one of the most common causes of baby's breast biting while breastfeeding. At this stage, baby's gums are very itchy and painful, so the baby tends to bite the mother's breast to relieve pain and itching. In this case, mothers should massage the baby's gums by hand or let the baby suck on clean toys before and after breastfeeding.

Careful understanding when your baby usually bites can also help prevent this situation. Usually, babies will bite after they have had enough milk. So when you notice your baby starts to slow down, gently pull your breast out of his or her mouth.

If your baby bites you while feeding, pull your breast out of his mouth immediately and put him down on the bed immediately. This way, the baby will realize that biting the breast also means no more feeding.

Many mothers find that encouraging their baby's good actions by praising it is effective in preventing babies from biting.

Another way mums to prevent baby bites while breastfeeding is to breastfeed when they are really hungry. When your baby is hungry, he or she will only focus on suckling and bite less.

Can baby bites damage mother's nipples?

First of all, the baby bites while suckling no matter how lightly it is still painful and uncomfortable for the mother. Usually, the bite only causes pain, not significantly affecting the mother's nipple. However, in some cases, if your baby grinds hard while biting, your nipples can bleed. Ideally, you should apply ice as soon as your baby bites and after each feeding. Also, if you feel pain, see an obstetrician for medication advice. Your doctor may give you more medications containing ibuprofen or acetaminophen that can be used during breastfeeding for pain relief. Plus, fresh aloe can also help to heal your wounds faster.

Although it is painful for the mother, it is very common for the baby to bite while suckling. The main reason why babies bite their mothers while nursing is due to itchy gums when teething or mothers feeding the baby in the wrong position. You need to find out the cause and apply appropriate methods of preventing the baby from the mother to limit this condition.

Phuong Quynh / aFamilyToday Health