What to do if your nipple is cracked

Breasts are an organ found in both men and women. There are many tissues on the breasts, including nipples. Women's nipples are generally larger than men's, but nipples also have certain problems. These can be various and are caused by a variety of reasons, including nipple fissures, which is a treatable disease. So what should I do if my nipples are fissures?

When the nipple is cracked, the baby will feel sharp pain, bleed, ooze, and form yellow crusts when sucking. Check the nipple and find small cracks or ulcers on its surface, which are nipple fissures. There can be one or more spots, with varying depths, and the nipple fissures can be circular or vertical. The cracked areas are often tender, and light yellow serous or bloody fluid can be seen oozing out. Erosions are often found in the groove around the nipple.

2. Alternate the position of the baby during breastfeeding so that the sucking force is dispersed around the nipple and areola.

3. Breastfeed frequently to facilitate milk emptying and soften the areola, which is easier for the baby to suck.

5. Wear loose underwear and bras after breastfeeding, and put the nipple cover correctly to facilitate air circulation and healing of skin lesions.

6. If the nipple pain is severe or the breasts are swollen and the baby cannot suck the nipple well, breastfeeding can be temporarily stopped for 24 hours, but the milk should be expressed and fed to the baby with a small cup or spoon.