Breastfeeding during a child’s vaccine injections can provide comfort and help with pain management. Breastfeeding has been found to have soothing effects on infants, providing physical closeness, warmth, and the release of comforting hormones.
Breastfeeding or skin-to-skin contact before, during, and after vaccine injections has reduced distress and pain responses in infants. The sucking action involved in breastfeeding can activate a baby’s natural calming reflexes and help distract them from the momentary discomfort of the injection.
Additionally, breastfeeding releases endorphins in both the mother and the baby, which can contribute to a sense of well-being and help alleviate pain.