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The presence of blood in the breast milk may scare the mother when she first notices it. But there is nothing to worry as it is common, specifically in new moms. Usually, it does not point to any severe health issue. In fact, lot of times the blood in mother’s milk goes unnoticed. She usually discovers the blood when she pumps the breast milk or if the baby spits up a little blood-tinged milk or blood is visible in her baby’s stools.
Yes it is. Before getting into details, let us assure you that there is nothing to worry about a little blood in breast milk that enters your baby’s system. It will not harm your baby. Let us not forget that the baby was inside you not that long ago sharing the blood supply. The only challenge that you might face is if the baby picks the difference in taste and refuse to suckle. But since they are very small, and the quantity of blood will be very little, the chances of this is remote.
Here are some common causes for spotting blood in breast milk:
Now, the good news is that all the above mentioned causes of spotting blood in breast milk get resolved themselves. For instance,
Our advice for you is to wait it out. The pain, discomfort and blood will disappear once your breast heals. Meanwhile, here are few techniques for you to cope.
All that said, please talk to your doctor if any of the following occurs:
In conclusion, in the majority of the cases, the blood in the breast milk is not as scary as it might look like. The reason or cause for it is minor and it will most likely resolve itself. The inconvenience is the only problem you need to deal with. So keep your worries at bay and enjoy your motherhood.
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