14/07/2021
SORE-CRACKED-NIPPLES-TREATMENT
BABY CARE
How Can I Treat Sore or Cracked Ni***es
The Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Sore Ni***es After Pregnancy
Ni***es are the most sensitive parts of a woman’s breasts. We all know how erogenous these areas are and the important role they play in the foreplay for sexual in*******se. However, these ni***es are provided by nature for breastfeeding. This happens shortly after the pregnancy when the ni***es start to give off milk that is produced in the milk ducts in the breasts.
Babies have a natural talent to suck the mother’s ni***es. They do it by pushing the ni***es with the palate of their mouths. For some women, especially those who breastfeed their babies for the first time, this can be an excruciating process. Babies can sometimes squeeze the ni***es very hard, with sores and cracks in the ni***es.
Sore or Cracked Ni***es Causes
Milk consumption is a natural phenomenon during breastfeeding. When the baby sucks on the ni***es, the milk is sucked into the baby’s mouth. As a result, more milk flows to the teats of the milk channels in the breasts. This process is normal for most women. But if there is a problem with the process of lowering the milk, the baby will have to suck harder on the ni**le to be able to pull the milk. This would cause pain in the ni***es. Such a difficulty for the baby to draw milk may also occur if the woman has inverted ni***es, that is, ni***es pointing inwards.
Women who breastfeed for their first baby are generally not aware of the correct breastfeeding method. They may not hold the baby properly, causing the ni***es to be pressed to reach them. Bad breastfeeding techniques are the main causes of painful and cracked ni***es in women.
Poor breastfeeding techniques can be: not holding support under the baby (making the baby uncomfortable in his posture and wriggling a lot), sitting in a wrong posture while feeding the baby, he suddenly pulled him out of his ni**le, etc.
Sometimes the mistake lies with the baby. There is a congenital disorder known as ankyloglossia, usually called the tongue link. Infants with this condition have a tight frenulum (the membrane that fixes the tongue at the base of the mouth). Such babies would find it difficult to suck because their tongue movements are minimal.
If you have sore and cracked ni***es, you should stop breastfeeding for a while and consult your doctor urgently. If the baby continues to feed this breast, the pain continues and eventually causes bleeding in the baby. A ni**le that bleeds can be very dangerous for the baby when fed.
Almost all painful and cracked ni***es occur when the woman breastfeeds a baby. But if you have sore and cracked ni***es, even if you are not breastfeeding, it could be a very serious problem. You have to rush to see your doctor.
Sore or Cracked Ni***es Treatments
Painful ni***es caused by poor breastfeeding techniques can be easily treated by simply learning more about the right way to breastfeed.
It is best to sit in bed with your legs crossed if you feel uncomfortable holding the baby during breastfeeding. You can use a pillow on your lap and let the baby rest on it. This way, the baby will feel comfortable. Do not encourage the baby to suckle the same breast for a long time. Take turns with both breasts.
If you are having problems with the milk to flow properly, do not let the baby suckle without first consulting a doctor. The doctor can give supplements to increase the amount of milk produced in the breasts. There are also counselors in all maternity clinics who can help you learn the right method for breastfeeding the baby so that he does not have to pull the ni***es hard.
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Women whose ni***es are reversed should also consult the gynecologist/breastfeeding consultant before the birth of their child. There may be methods to correct this problem with the ni***es, one of them is using a breast pump.
Some preparations for breastfeeding can be very useful in preventing painful ni***es. If the breast is too clogged, try to get a part of the milk out with a pump or by merely pressing it manually. This will slightly reduce the pressure in the chest. Moreover, the removal of some milk for breastfeeding would allow the milk to flow naturally when the baby begins to suckle. The use of creams such as lanolin can reduce pain during lactation, but you should ask the doctor if it is safe for the baby.
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Treatment of Sore or Cracked Ni***es
As mentioned before, the most common cause of sore or cracked ni***es is a poor breastfeeding method. In many cases, the baby only sucks on the ni**le. The mother does not give up, and the baby sucks harder to get more milk. Mothers have to make sure that the baby opens his mouth full with his tongue pointing down before placing the baby on the chest.
This allows the baby to take the ar**la in his mouth. When the baby sucks his ar**la, he compresses the milk channels. This helps to bring the milk down. In times of feeding, when the mother’s arms become tired, the baby will start to slip and eventually suck up the ni**le.
A crack is usually at the base of the ni**le and is often very painful and can cause blood leaks and it can also be infected. If a mother suffers from a crack, she may have to keep the baby above the breasts for several days until the fissures heal.
Cracked ni***es can be treated with 100% lanolin. Glycerin ni**le pads can be chilled and placed over the ni***es to help soothe and heal cracked or painful ni***es. In case of cracked ni***es that caused by thrush, medical treatment is needed (usually with nystatin). You need to consult your doctor.
Continue breastfeeding, even if the ni***es are painful or cracked. Continuing to breastfeed will actually help the ni***es heal.
First try to feed the baby with the least painful ni**le, so that it does not hurt too much during feeding. When you’re done, the milk can flow to the other side, and the breasts become soft, allowing the baby to feed without sucking too hard. Express the milk from your breasts to reduce the tension and prevent the aggressive and painful sucking of the hungry baby. Remember that you can reduce pain and promote healing by paying attention to how you are breastfeeding. Make sure that the ar**la is in the baby’s mouth so that he cannot bite or chew on his ni***es.
How to prevent Sore or Cracked Ni***es
You must take the following precautionary measures into account to prevent cracked or painful ni***es:
Wash your breasts with clean water and keep the ni***es dry between the supplies. If these are not kept dry, they tend to become care. So do not soak the ni***es in the water.
Do not clean the ni***es with soap, which can dry the ni***es.
If you have a problem with a milk leak, use nursing pads.
Always wear a clean bra.
Clean your ni***es after nursing.
Expose the ni***es in the air for a while daily.
Use ni**le creams that are appropriate for breastfeeding moms. Make sure you wash the cream or ni**le before you breastfeed, if necessary.
Apply cream or oil during pregnancy, so that the ni***es remain flexible.
