What to do if blisters appear on nipples during breastfeeding

During the breastfeeding period, if the mother does not feed the baby properly, the nipples may be sucked by the baby and blisters may form. This will cause pain when the mother is breastfeeding. In this case, don't worry too much. Generally, the pain will go away after a few days. You need to master the method of feeding the baby. Of course, if the situation is more serious, you can use a breast pump to suck out the milk and then feed the baby.

Things breastfeeding mothers need to know

1. Biting the nipple

Some older babies get fierce when feeding - using their mother's nipples to grind their teeth. In mild cases, the nipple will become red and swollen, while in severe cases, the nipple will bleed and cause unbearable pain to the mother.

Solution :

The main reason for this phenomenon is that the mother's feeding method is incorrect. The mother did not allow the baby to completely hold the nipple in her mouth. Plus, the nipple is small and the baby cannot hold it in his mouth, so he tries to bite it with his gums, which will cause the nipple to be worn out over time. The correct way to feed is to let the baby completely latch on to the nipple and also include the areola.

2. Nipple illusion

When feeding a newborn baby, a strange phenomenon sometimes occurs. Although the baby is very hungry, he will cry and look for food on both sides with his little mouth. However, as soon as the mother's nipple enters his mouth, he will push it out with his little tongue.

Solution :

Before breastfeeding, it is best not to feed the baby with a bottle, because sucking on a rubber nipple is less laborious and easier to get milk; sucking on the mother's nipple requires strong sucking stimulation to get milk. After the baby is born, whether there is breast milk or not, the baby should be allowed to suck the mother's nipple, interspersed with feeding the baby with water from a bottle. Only by being well prepared from the beginning can you help your baby adapt to different feeding methods.

3. Can’t hold the nipple

If the mother's nipples are too small or too short, the baby will not be able to hold the nipples. Coupled with the temptation of the smell of milk, the baby will become irritable and cry. As a mother, I would be anxious if my baby can't get milk. By the time the baby finally gets to drink milk, both mother and child are exhausted.

Solution :

If the nipples are too short or too small, the mother must constantly correct them before breastfeeding. Specific method :

1. Use your thumb, index finger, and middle finger to pinch the nipple and pull it outwards. Keep stretching for at least one second each time, about 300 times each time, at least four times a day, before feeding.

2. Use a breast pump to suck the nipple. Suck the nipple for about half a minute each time, 5-10 times in a row, at least twice a day.

3. When breastfeeding, use your middle finger and index finger to gently pinch the top of the areola to make the nipple stand out as much as possible and prevent the breast from blocking the baby's nostrils.