Murali Preethi, Sivapathasundharam B, Ramasamy Jeyaseelan
Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Dental College and Hospital, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Principal, Priyadarshini Dental College, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2023 Jul;15(Suppl 1):S786-S788. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_176_23. Epub 2023 Jul 5.
Mother's milk is a biological secretion that provides the best nutritional source with numerous benefits to the infant, which include somatic growth, modulation of post-natal intestinal function, brain development, and immune ontogeny. As per WHO, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months and continuation up to two years of age as both mother and the infant are mutually benefitted. Breast milk contains more nutritional, hormonal, and growth factors which are mandatory for the baby to attain the highest standards of health. Many mothers encounter bite injuries in their nipples and areola while feeding due to the teething process, which usually starts six months after birth. This may cause injury to the mother's skin causing inconvenience in feeding. This can be avoided by fabricating a "soft bite appliance" for the infant, which prevents bite injuries and makes both the baby and mother feel comfortable during feeding. This device can be used as a temporary device during the teething process, thereby enhancing nursing mothers to continue the feeding process without anxiety.
母乳是一种生物分泌物，为婴儿提供了最佳的营养来源，对婴儿有诸多益处，包括身体生长、产后肠道功能调节、大脑发育和免疫个体发育。根据世界卫生组织的建议，前六个月应纯母乳喂养，并持续到两岁，因为这对母亲和婴儿都有好处。母乳含有更多营养、激素和生长因子，这些对婴儿达到最高健康标准至关重要。许多母亲在喂奶时会因婴儿出牙过程（通常在出生后六个月开始）而乳头和乳晕受到咬伤。这可能会伤害母亲的皮肤，给喂奶带来不便。通过为婴儿制作一个“柔软咬具”可以避免这种情况，它能防止咬伤，让婴儿和母亲在喂奶时都感到舒适。该装置可在出牙过程中用作临时装置，从而使哺乳期母亲能够安心继续喂奶过程。
