Breastfeeding While Suffering From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I try to write about interesting topics for everyone around the world to read. Have a blessed day. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers. It can affect some parts of the hand or only your fingers. Some women experience fluid build up in tissues that can cause swelling, therefore compresses the median nerve. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome gets its name because there is space in the wrist called Carpal Tunnel, where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm into the hand. Many of breastfeeding moms experience Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Many breastfeeding moms experience numbness, tingling, and pain in their hands and fingers. I try to help my patients, in my private Lactation Consultant practice, Breastfeeding With Love, in New York, NY, to breastfeed their baby in a more comfortable way, without using their wrist. Sometimes, this may include a pillow with two receiving blankets for the baby's head, to allow the wrist to rest and not stay too long in the same position. In other words, I find a creative solution to help my patient, breastfeed their baby without too much extra pain.Additionally, I help these moms find good ways to hold their pumps without too much stress on their wrists. When a breastfeeding mom has Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, she needs to make sure she treats other medical problems as well. Some of these medical problems may include: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroid or Diabetes because they may be associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can also use ibuprofen or other nonprescription pain medications for swelling. You can also ice pack your wrist. However, always consult your doctor before taking these over the counter pain medications, while breastfeeding. Injection of cortisone often brings dramatic pain relief.Ask your doctor if this is the right course of pain relief for you to do. Other breastfeeding moms resort to physical therapy exercises for help. The last resort is usually surgery, where surgical intervention is occasionally needed. In conclusion, breastfeeding moms need to try new positions until they find a more comfortable position if you suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Ask an expert, such as a Lactation Consultants for advice, on how to hold your baby.Get the proper care that you need to relieve your pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. As always, consult your physician for medical advice on how to deal wit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.