Breastfeeding and tetanalgesia pain removal

This is the name given to the soothing and comforting effect that eating from the mother's breast causes in newborns and young infants when they are in pain.
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This helps us since breastfeeding is not only food, remember that it gives a sense of tranquility, security and protection by adding a sweet food -> decreases the sensation of pain in young children.
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Can be used.
🧑🏻⚕️Heel tests, glucose.
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👨🏻⚕️Early months vaccines.
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🤱🏻 Any other uncomfortable procedure, as long as it allows simultaneous breastfeeding at the time the pain is provoked.
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The baby is put to the breast shortly before the painful procedure is performed.

The word "Tetanalgesia" is formed by the words "teat" and "analgesia". It is a term created to designate one of the effects of breastfeeding and its application as a non-pharmacological analgesia measure taking advantage of the pain relief and comfort effect when painful medical tests or maneuvers are performed on babies.

It is a natural way to reduce pain by putting the baby to the breast before performing a technique or maneuver such as vaccination, heel prick, blood extraction... The suction, the contact with the mother and the milk itself, which is sweet, cause pain reduction.

Background

A few decades ago it was thought that newborns did not have pain. Subsequently, pediatricians have become increasingly interested in detecting, preventing and treating infant pain.

It is something that has been known for centuries and that mothers who breastfeed their children regularly practice, knowing that breastfeeding not only nourishes, but also comforts and has a special effect on their child.