Causes and solutions of nipple pain during lactation

The most common cause of nipple pain is improper sucking by infants. This article will introduce the causes and solutions of nipple pain during lactation.

Improper sucking of infants

When the baby sucks the nipple, the mouth does not contain enough areola, only the top of the nipple, so repeated sucking will cause nipple pain.

Incorrect breastfeeding posture

The key to prevent nipple pain is the correct breastfeeding posture. Pay attention to putting most of the nipple and areola into the baby's mouth, and also pay attention to changing the baby's breastfeeding posture to reduce the stimulation of sucking on the nipple.

Don't forcibly pull out the nipple.

If you want to stop breastfeeding for other reasons, the mother should gently press the baby's jaw with the index finger, and the baby will automatically spit out the nipple. Never forcibly pull out the nipple, which will damage the nipple.

Don't wash your nipples with soap.

Young mothers are advised not to wash their nipples with soap, because the skin of nipples and areola will secrete a room full of protective oil to prevent rupture. If you wash it with soap, this natural protective film will be removed.

Suspension of breastfeeding

If the nipple pain is severe and unbearable, you can temporarily stop breastfeeding for 24 hours and feed some milk powder close to the golden ratio of breast milk. For example, Synbiotics milk powder added SN-2 PLUS, which is very good for baby's health.