Why is my nipple itchy when I breastfeed?

Breasts are an area that every woman should pay attention to. Therefore, we should learn to take good care of our breasts, but some people experience itchy nipples. Of course you will involuntarily scratch your breast nipples when they are itchy, but the more you scratch, the more severe the itch will become, and your nipples will turn red. If you want to solve the problem, you must first find out the source of the problem. So, what causes itchy nipples during breastfeeding? Here I will introduce to you the source of this problem.

1. Not taking a bath frequently or taking a bath too frequently can cause nipples to itch. If you do not take a bath frequently, the influence of some bacteria can cause nipples to itch. If you take a bath too frequently, the oil on the skin can also cause nipples to itch.

2. For some women with allergic constitutions, if they eat allergic foods or come into contact with some items that they are allergic to, it will also cause nipple itching.

3. Poor quality underwear contains too much fiber, which will easily generate static electricity. The stimulation of static electricity will cause nipple itching. At the same time, the cleanliness of underwear is also very important.

4. If you are taking some anti-disease drugs and your nipples itch during the medication period, it may be related to the stimulation of the drugs. You should consult a doctor.

5. If the nipple is itchy and accompanied by pain and other symptoms, it may be a sign of breast disease, such as mastitis, breast hyperplasia, etc. You must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

From the above introduction, we can see that there are many reasons for itchy nipples due to breastfeeding. In fact, itchy nipples are also very common. Mild nipple itching is not serious and will go away in a few days. But if your nipples are severely itchy, you should pay attention. Nipple problems during breastfeeding are not only bad for yourself, but more importantly, they are also bad for your baby, so mothers should pay attention to it.