Breasts are not swollen and nipples are a little painful

It is normal for women to experience breast pain during lactation, which can be restored to normal by clearing the mammary blood vessels through some hot compresses. However, in daily life, there may be simple nipple pain without breast swelling. There are many reasons for nipple pain. The feeling of the breast, which is a very special part for women, needs to be taken seriously. Simple nipple pain needs to be relieved by some measures.

Why does it hurt when my nipples are sucked even though my milk is not swollen?

This situation may be caused by blocked milk ducts. Let the baby suck more, apply a hot towel and rub it. Nipple pain during breastfeeding is normal. Pay attention to nipple hygiene and squeeze some milk on the nipple after each feeding.

It has a restorative effect. If your nipples are cracked, use a breast pump to suck the milk into a bottle and then feed your baby. Wash your baby with warm water before feeding. If the pain lasts for a long time, you should pay attention to it. You can go to the hospital to check what is causing it and then get professional treatment.

How to prevent nipple pain

1. Wear a secure bra

In addition to preventing breast sagging, the more important function of a bra is to prevent further compression of the already compressed breast nerves and eliminate discomfort. Careful women will find that those jogging athletes wear stable bras for this health reason.

2. Avoid diuretics and other drugs

Diuretics do help remove fluid from the body and can reduce breast swelling, but this immediate relief comes at a price. Excessive use of diuretics can lead to potassium loss, disrupt electrolyte balance, and affect glucose formation.

3. Don’t eat too salty food

High-salt foods can easily cause breast enlargement and pain. Therefore, women should not eat too salty foods on a daily basis, and should especially avoid such foods 7 to 10 days before menstruation.

4. Hot compress

Hot compress is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that can relieve breast pain by using a hot compress bag, hot water bottle or taking a hot bath. If you use alternating cold and hot compresses, the effect of eliminating breast discomfort will be better.