10 remedies for sore/cracked nipples during breastfeeding

Puting yang sakit adalah rungutan & aduan yang paling biasa di kalangan wanita yang menyusukan bayi. Ia berlaku disebabkan oleh salah teknik penyusuan atau posisi menyusu yang salah. Adalah penting untuk mendapatkan bantuan secepat mungkin untuk mempelajari teknik menghisap dengan betul. Berikut adalah 10 cara bagaimana untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut.

Treatment for sore nipples

1) Beast shell may be worn in between feeing to protect sore nipple from rubbing against clothing

2) Purified lanolin cream may be applied to the sore nipples to promote healing

3) Pepermint cream has also been found to be effective

4) Heat (hot washcloth, hot water bottle) applied to the nipple immediately after nursing may prevent or decrease the reaction. Dry heat is usually better than wet heat, because wet heat may cause further damage to the nipples.

5) Do not wash your nipples frequently. Daily bathing is more than enough.

6) Nurse frequently (every 2 hours) so that your baby will not feed aggressively when too hungry.

7) Just a minutes before feeding, you can pump a few times so that your nipple elongates making it easier for your baby to feed.

8) Applying warm and wet teabags to your nipple after nursing–it’s soothing.

9) Take a painkiller about 30 minutes before feeding, if the pain is usually severe. (paracetamol or ibuprofen)

10) Your last resort will be to see the doctor, if all your efforts are to no avail.

Source : theasianparent.com