One thing that a mother must encounter (Who doesn’t see is considered very lucky) That is “cracked nipples” actually like the title. Cracked nipples hurt, but not finished Because if feeding the wrong position, the nipples will rupture Go to see how to cope with cracked nipples. To finish once
Why the nipples break
- Incorrect posture, which often occurs during the first postpartum. Mother’s nipples are new. The position to feed the baby may be in the wrong direction.
- Can be resolved by making the right moves The baby needs to snap to the milk field. Mum Pure can consult about the correct breastfeeding position from the mother’s clinic.
- The breast is reached and the breast is too hard.
- Before feeding, should massage the milk to soften first. Or pumping out milk first 10 minutes to soften the breast Will help the baby to suck more easily Can reduce nipple cracking problems
- With fascia under the tongue
- Usually after delivery The doctor will check the fascia under every tongue of the child. If there is a fascia, the doctor will treat Which will not cause sores and affect the baby’s feeding If mothers suspect that the child may have fibrosis, can see a pediatrician. To check
(Fibrosis under the tongue is a thin membrane at the base of the tongue that occurs in all babies. Considered normal Only some babies may have more fascia attached to the tip of the tongue. Which will cause problems with the tip of the tongue or poor tongue movements)
- Usually after delivery The doctor will check the fascia under every tongue of the child. If there is a fascia, the doctor will treat Which will not cause sores and affect the baby’s feeding If mothers suspect that the child may have fibrosis, can see a pediatrician. To check
- Cleaned too well
- During breastfeeding, mothers do not need to wash, rub or scrub the breast very much. Because it can cause the skin in that area to become dry and cracked
If the mother is sore and the nipples are broken, you can use your own milk. Apply to the cracked area and leave to dry to help improve cracked nipples. But if it hurts a lot, may use the method of pumping milk for the baby to eat first (Pump with low level of force To preserve the nipples from cracking more than this.) When the mother hurts, then gradually breastfeeding.