What should a mother do if her nipples are sucked and broken by the baby?

Mothers often encounter various problems when feeding their babies. For example, if the feeding posture is incorrect, or the baby eats too quickly, it may cause spitting up of milk. In addition, if the baby is older, he may use more force when feeding, which may break the mother's nipple and cause pain. The correct way to solve this problem is as follows.

What should a mother do if her nipples are sucked and broken by the baby?

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 that you should 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. They may feel good when you use them, but they will only worsen the wound and make you very dependent on them. Also, don't rely on a breast pump, as it will cause nipple edema and deformation.

Then, after each feeding, apply sesame oil (preferably black sesame oil because sesame oil can be eaten raw, and you don’t need to wipe it off every time you feed. Rapeseed oil is also good but it needs to be cleaned, otherwise the baby may have diarrhea after eating it)

Finally, nipple pain will usually last until the baby is about one month old. At this time, the breasts have become accustomed to feeding, and you can rub some milk on the nipples after each feeding, and there is no need to apply sesame oil.

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.

You can apply anti-inflammatory drugs topically. You can apply erythromycin on the nipple after feeding, or mix sesame oil and honey in a 1:1 ratio and touch the nipple after the baby finishes feeding, including the surrounding areola.

Opinions and suggestions: Suggestions: You should also pay attention to cleaning the nipples and do not use soapy water. You can also squeeze a drop of milk and apply it on the areola and nipple after the baby finishes feeding, or mix sesame oil and honey in a 1:1 ratio, and touch the nipple after the baby finishes feeding, and also touch the surrounding areola. You don't need to wipe it off while the baby is feeding. Pay attention to the correct breastfeeding posture.