Breast milk is the only food for a newborn baby for the first six months. But when the breastfeeding conditions are not given properly, when there are problems like pain in the nipples, lactating, cracked nipples, inflamed nipples, the baby will not be hungry. These tips will help you manage the pain you experience while breastfeeding and prevent it from becoming as severe as possible.
Breastfeeding methods
Make sure the baby is breastfeeding properly. Breastfeeding or breast pain, sore breasts, sore nipples, etc. are caused by poor latch.
The baby’s mouth should connect with the nipple and the dark areola surrounding the nipple. When the baby sucks only the tip of the nipple it can irritate the nipples and cause a bad latch. It also reduces milk supply along with breast pain. Always hold the breast in a C shape with your hands while feeding.
Air supply to the nipple with breast milk
Give some air to the nipples after breastfeeding. This may sound strange. But a few minutes after feeding the baby, the nipple can be deflated. This will help reduce the pain of cracked or bleeding nipples. Wearing tight bras can cause breast milk moisture to accumulate in the bra causing thrush, pain and spread to the baby’s mouth.
Do not wipe the breast milk mold to keep the nipple dry. Breast milk acts as a protective moisturizer.
Cold compresses can be used if there is pain in the breasts
Breast engorgement can cause colic problems in babies. When the breasts are sunken you may experience uncomfortable pressure and a feeling of breast heaviness. To counter this you can do cold training in the interval between breastfeeding. These will help relieve pain in the breasts. Breastfeeding women can use a special ice pack to massage the breasts.
Can I put cream on nipple sore?
A safe cream should be used when the baby has sore or sore nipples from breastfeeding. Some people may have sore nipples even when breastfeeding well. The skin in the breast area is soft and sensitive. So after breastfeeding the baby, you can use the cream used during breastfeeding. It gives a good feeling. You can breastfeed your baby after using this cream. There is no need to clean the nipple.
If you have nipple pain, you can check for infection
If nipple pain is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, red lumps or pain in the breast, mastitis may be present. It is an infection of the milk ducts. This will be confirmed by the doctor. It is usually treated with antibiotics and continued breastfeeding.
Can I take pain reliever pills if I have pain while breastfeeding?
If you are too uncomfortable to breastfeed, you can take pain relievers with the doctor’s advice. There are some pain relievers that are safe even while breastfeeding. But it is best to consult a doctor to determine which type of pain reliever will help you.
