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As we know, pregnancy is a difficult period for mothers. However, after giving birth, the problems of childcare and breastfeeding seem to be even more challenging. Many mothers are haunted every time they breastfeed because their baby bites or clamps down on the nipple, worsening cracked nipples.
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What are cracked nipples?
Cracked nipples are a condition where the base of the nipple becomes cracked, red, and even bleeds, causing pain and discomfort for the mother every time the baby feeds, not to mention causing unsanitary conditions due to bleeding. Worse, this also indirectly affects the baby’s health, as the mother’s stress will inhibit milk production and affect milk quality. The baby itself, while feeding, does not receive loving gazes or affectionate words from the mother because she is in excruciating pain.
How to treat cracked nipples while breastfeeding
How to prevent cracked nipples from affecting childcare and the psychology of both mother and baby? Below are a few simple ways for mothers to treat cracked nipples quickly and effectively.
– Breast milk: This therapy is the simplest and safest. After cleaning the nipple with saline solution and a clean towel, apply a small amount of breast milk to the nipple area to soften and reduce dryness. Do this continuously for a few days for the best results.
– Honey: Apply pure honey to the cracked area. Honey has natural antibiotic properties that will help soften and heal the wound.
How to treat cracked nipples
– Saline solution: About 10 minutes before breastfeeding, take half a teaspoon of salt, dilute it with a bowl of water, and apply the solution to the nipple. After 10 minutes, when preparing to breastfeed, wipe the nipple clean with a towel and then let the baby feed.
– Lanolin (Medela): Pure lanolin helps clean wounds, soften skin, and is especially non-toxic. Mothers should apply lanolin to the nipple area regularly to prevent cracking. Lanolin is not harmful to the baby, so you can apply it both before and after breastfeeding.
– Diaper rash cream: Baby diaper rash cream is a very effective remedy to help mothers treat cracked nipples.
– Perilla leaves: Put an old onion bulb and salt in a bowl of water and bring to a boil. Use this water to thoroughly clean the cracked nipple. After cleaning, take 20 perilla leaves, wash them thoroughly, burn them to ashes, and sprinkle on the cracked nipple.
– Use specialized nipple shields: Using specialized nipple shields during breastfeeding will help mothers reduce pain more effectively.
– Egg yolk: Roast an egg yolk until it’s burnt, then grind it into a powder and apply it to the nipple.
– Wear a bra made of breathable, soft material: A bra made of soft, breathable material helps reduce friction between the bra and the nipple, reducing pain for the mother and allowing the nipple to be exposed to air.
– Amaranth leaves, spinach: You can use clean amaranth or spinach leaves, crush them, squeeze out the juice, and apply it to the cracked nipple area.
Important notes when experiencing cracked nipples
– If both nipples are cracked, mothers should express milk regularly and bottle-feed the baby to ensure the baby still receives breast milk while the mother heals.
– If the mother has a cracked nipple on one side, only breastfeed on one side, and apply medication regularly to the other side to improve the condition and heal the cracked nipple.
– After recovering from cracked nipples, each time breastfeeding, mothers should apply a little breast milk to the nipple to help soften it and prevent recurrence.
These are some tips for treating cracked nipples. Hopefully, mothers will have new and suitable methods to completely treat this condition. And mothers should pay special attention: if the condition does not improve after a period of treatment, remember to see a doctor directly for the best support.
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