What Causes Soreness Of Nipples?
Some mothers get sore or cracked nipples in the first week of breastfeeding because of poor positioning of the baby on the breast. The baby does not have enough of the breast in her mouth and she suckles only the nipple, thus hurting it. Do remember that frequent or prolonged suckling does not cause sore nipples. Another possible cause of sore nipples is introducing the child to artificial nipples like the teat of a bottle, a pacifier or a nipple shield in the first weeks of life. This can affect proper suckling at the breast, resulting in sore nipples. Also, if a mother takes the baby off the breast without first breaking the suction (by putting a finger between the breast and the babys mouth), she may get sore nipples. Breastfeeding must be continued despite sore or cracked nipples. However, the baby should be positioned properly on the breast with enough of the breast in her mouth. Expose the nipples to air (and also the sun, if possible) and apply a drop of hind milk to the cracked
Some mothers get sore or cracked nipples in the first week of breastfeeding because of poor positioning of the baby on the breast. The baby does not have enough of the breast in her mouth and she suckles only the nipple, thus hurting it. Do remember that frequent or prolonged suckling does not cause sore nipples. Another possible cause of sore nipples is introducing the child to artificial ‘nipples’ like the teat of a bottle, a pacifier or a nipple shield in the first weeks of life. This can affect proper suckling at the breast, resulting in sore nipples. Also, if a mother takes the baby off the breast without first breaking the suction (by putting a finger between the breast and the baby’s mouth), she may get sore nipples. Breastfeeding must be continued despite sore or cracked nipples. However, the baby should be positioned properly on the breast with enough of the breast in her mouth. Expose the nipples to air (and also the sun, if possible) and apply a drop of hind milk to the crac
