Breastfeeding – All you need to know

What is the breastfeeding period? As breast-feeding time the time is called, in which the child drinks mother’s milk at the mother’s breast. Breastfeeding begins immediately after birth. The children are put on as early as possible at the mother’s breast. On the one hand, this supports the connection to mother and child immediately after … Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Drugs | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Drugs Taking medication while breastfeeding should only be justified if the active ingredient either does not pass into breast milk or if it does not cause harm to the infant. In principle, however, many medications are no reason to stop breastfeeding. You should always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist which medications cause possible harm … Drugs | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Breast pain in the breastfeeding period | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Breast pain in the breastfeeding period Pain in the breast and nipple is a common symptom during breastfeeding. Particularly shortly after birth, breastfeeding often hurts despite the correct breastfeeding position because the nipple is still particularly sensitive and must first get used to the baby’s sucking. An incorrect breastfeeding position can also lead to immediate … Breast pain in the breastfeeding period | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Do I get my period while breastfeeding? | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Do I get my period while breastfeeding? Regular breastfeeding causes prolactin to be released by sucking on the breast. This is responsible for milk production on the one hand and inhibits the hormones FSH and LH on the other. These are essential for ovulation. If they are suppressed, there is no ovulation and thus no … Do I get my period while breastfeeding? | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Cystitis in the nursing period- What to do? | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Cystitis in the nursing period- What to do? A bladder infection or, more appropriately, a urinary tract infection occurs frequently in women. A woman can also fall ill while breastfeeding. It causes pain when passing water and an increased urge to urinate. It is especially important to drink a lot and empty the bladder frequently. … Cystitis in the nursing period- What to do? | Breastfeeding – All you need to know

Brucellosis

Introduction Brucellosis is a bacterial infectious disease transmitted to humans by infected animals. Direct transmission from person to person is rare. The disease occurs particularly frequently in the Mediterranean region (especially Turkey), as well as in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and on the Arabian Peninsula. In Germany, brucellosis is rather rare and is … Brucellosis

Symptoms | Brucellosis

Symptoms The incubation period (i.e. the time between infection and outbreak) of brucellosis can vary considerably. It can range from 5 days to several months and years. However, it is important to know that patients can be contagious for others during the entire incubation period. Brucellosis can be reflected in many different symptoms. In 90% … Symptoms | Brucellosis

Prophylaxis/Prevention | Brucellosis

Prophylaxis/Prevention There is no special vaccination to prevent brucellosis in humans. Therefore, the prevention of transmission plays an important role. In Germany, all animals are officially brucellosis-free according to the so-called Brucellosis Ordinance. However, this does not apply to many other countries (especially in the Mediterranean region). Therefore, the consumption of raw meat or non-pasteurised … Prophylaxis/Prevention | Brucellosis