Why do some Moms get acne after birth and while
breastfeeding?
breastfeeding?
The short answer is that hormones are responsible for this.
After birth, your hormones are trying to level themselves out again, this can
cause your body to react differently. Your hormones while breastfeeding are
also constantly changing in the first few days, in which Mom transitions from
producing colostrum to mature breast milk.
After birth, your hormones are trying to level themselves out again, this can
cause your body to react differently. Your hormones while breastfeeding are
also constantly changing in the first few days, in which Mom transitions from
producing colostrum to mature breast milk.
There are Moms that experience other symptoms too, such as
headaches, nausea and even hair loss after birth.
headaches, nausea and even hair loss after birth.
Breastfeeding cannot be given all the blame, the postpartum
hormones are more likely to cause this reaction. You need to give your body a
chance to adapt and normalize again.
hormones are more likely to cause this reaction. You need to give your body a
chance to adapt and normalize again.
Furthermore, stress and dehydration can also have an effect
on the condition of ones skin. Make sure that you get plenty of rest and drink
at least 8 glasses of water daily. Exercise is recommended, and is safe to do
while breastfeeding; this should help detox your body.
on the condition of ones skin. Make sure that you get plenty of rest and drink
at least 8 glasses of water daily. Exercise is recommended, and is safe to do
while breastfeeding; this should help detox your body.
The postpartum acne can be found anywhere on the body, including
the breasts. Pimples that are found on the nipple however, could be a sign of
something else, such as a blocked pore or nipple bleb.
the breasts. Pimples that are found on the nipple however, could be a sign of
something else, such as a blocked pore or nipple bleb.
What about acne in baby, after birth?
Many Moms notice a few pimples on baby’s body, usually on
the face and scalp (after birth). These pimples are normal, and due to the
hormones that where transferred from Mom’s body to baby’s, while Mom was still
pregnant. These pimples will usually disappear within the first few weeks of
baby’s life.
the face and scalp (after birth). These pimples are normal, and due to the
hormones that where transferred from Mom’s body to baby’s, while Mom was still
pregnant. These pimples will usually disappear within the first few weeks of
baby’s life.
What can you do about acne in baby/Mom?
Mom and baby can use a gentle baby facial wash, this will
prevent harsh chemicals from entering Mom’s breast milk. You do not need to
treat the acne though, it will clear itself.
prevent harsh chemicals from entering Mom’s breast milk. You do not need to
treat the acne though, it will clear itself.
Personally, I like to use natural homemade cleansers and
moisturizers on my own skin. You can find great recipes at
remedies-for-skin.com. My favorite cleanser is a raw honey, lemon juice
combination with an jojoba oil moisturizer. I like jojoba oil, because it
balances the skin's own PH and does not make oily skin, oilier. Do not use any
of these natural remedies on your baby's skin, they may cause an allergic
reaction.
moisturizers on my own skin. You can find great recipes at
remedies-for-skin.com. My favorite cleanser is a raw honey, lemon juice
combination with an jojoba oil moisturizer. I like jojoba oil, because it
balances the skin's own PH and does not make oily skin, oilier. Do not use any
of these natural remedies on your baby's skin, they may cause an allergic
reaction.
If you need more tips and advice on acne while
breastfeeding…
breastfeeding…
Author ~ Tracy Ann Behr: Breastfeeding Mom of two,
Breastfeeding Helper, currently studying at Childbirth International for
breastfeeding counselor and Birth doula.
Breastfeeding Helper, currently studying at Childbirth International for
breastfeeding counselor and Birth doula.
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