Can sesame oil be used to treat cracked nipples?

Cracked nipples are one of the common diseases during breastfeeding. In mild cases, only the surface of the nipple will crack, while in severe cases, some exudate and bleed. It is difficult to heal over time and repeated attacks are prone to small ulcers. Negligence can easily lead to mastitis. Especially when feeding, there is often a feeling of excruciating pain, which makes the patient restless and extremely painful. The main reason for this situation may be that the child bites the nipple while sucking milk, or other injuries. For cracked nipples, it is best not to apply sesame oil. You can use some professional ointments to relieve pain.

Breastfeeding is a very happy thing, and milk is the best food for babies. However, in daily life, due to improper breastfeeding and poor nipple care, nipple cracking will soon occur, causing troubles in breastfeeding and pain during breastfeeding. Effective methods must be used to relieve the pain.

1. Pay attention to medical care for cracked nipples. Sesame oil is edible oil, rich in vitamin E and has oily properties. Some women with cracked nipples will choose sesame oil, but the effect is not obvious and cannot treat cracked wounds. If there are cracks and scars on the nipples, you can evenly apply sterilized sesame oil or other edible oil on the surface of the nipples to soften the scabs. Wash it with cold and damp soapy water, and then clean it with damp and hot water. After cleaning, wrap your breasts with a clean cotton towel to ensure they are comfortable.

2. You can buy a tube of erythromycin ointment from the pharmacy, clean the nipples with warm water after the baby drinks milk, and evenly apply erythromycin ointment. The ointment has anti-inflammatory effect and has a very good treatment and repair effect on cracked nipples. During the next breastfeeding phase, it is best to wash off the plaster with tap water before breastfeeding.

3. Buy some reliable lanolin ointment, clean the nipples with warm water, and then apply it to the injured area. When breastfeeding in daily life, it is necessary to ensure alternation so that the baby's sucking force is dispersed on the nipple and around the nipple. Breastfeeding should be frequent, which is very beneficial for breast emptying, can loosen the nipples and facilitate the baby to suck.

4. After each weaning, squeeze out a small amount of milk and rub it evenly on the nipples. The breast milk itself has an antibacterial effect and is rich in protein, which is beneficial to the healing of the nipple skin.

In short, you should take good care of your breasts on a daily basis, clean your nipples after breastfeeding, and pay attention to proper posture when breastfeeding so that the nipples are truly held by the baby. If your breasts become cracked, you must use appropriate methods to care for them. If the situation is serious, you need to see a doctor immediately.