What to do if the nipple is cracked and broken by sucking

Breastfeeding is the feeding method chosen by many women, mainly because the nutritional value of any food cannot match that of breast milk. In order to provide better nutrition for the baby, breast milk is the first choice. Some babies will bite the nipple with their gums when sucking, and sometimes the nipple will be broken. What should I do if the nipple is cracked or broken? Here are some tips for breastfeeding women to relieve the pain of broken nipples.

First of all, you should apply a hot towel to your breasts frequently. If your milk is swollen, remember not to apply it to the nipples, but apply it around the breasts. If your milk is not engorged, you can apply it to your nipples, but the towel should be very soft. Some people say to apply it before breastfeeding. Of course, if conditions permit, it is best to apply it before breastfeeding. Personally, I think you can apply it whenever you have free time.

Secondly, there are some things to pay attention to when dressing. If your nipples are broken, it is best not to wear tight clothes, or clothes made of hard materials or of poor quality. Secondary pain is easy to occur, so choose some light and soft clothes.

Also, if your nipples are broken, never use nipple stickers. You may feel good when using them, but after using them it will only aggravate your wound and make you very dependent on them. Also, don't rely on a breast pump, as it will cause nipple edema and deformation.

When you are not breastfeeding your baby, apply some olive oil or sesame oil on your nipples and areola. After a few days of persistence, the basic symptoms will be alleviated. After that, you should pay attention to the way you feed your baby. Gradually, the baby will find the correct sucking method, and the mother's nipples will not be broken.

Wipe the milk on the nipples, keep the nipples dry first, then mix honey and cream in a 1:1 ratio. When the baby finishes feeding, apply sesame oil and honey on the nipples, and you can also apply it on the surrounding areola, which can effectively relieve this symptom.

When the mother is not breastfeeding her baby, she can apply anti-inflammatory drugs locally, such as erythromycin. However, before feeding your baby, you must clean your nipples, otherwise it may cause harm to the baby's body.

If the mother's nipples are cracked and it is too painful, and the baby has learned the habit of drinking milk from a bottle, she can use a breast pump to suck out the milk for the baby and let the baby drink breast milk directly from the bottle. This method can allow the mother's nipples to rest for a period of time, which can effectively reduce inflammation symptoms and promote wound healing. But mothers must not give up breastfeeding easily, as this will cause the baby to deprive itself of the best nutrients.

Ps: If the environment at home allows, you can let the nipples come into contact with the air more often to speed up wound healing. I have done this by cutting two holes on the chest of my home clothes.

Note:

If your nipples are broken, do not use medication or stop breastfeeding easily.

Do not rely on breast pumps, as this will only cause nipple edema and worsen the wound.