Whats the best nipple care during breastfeeding to avoid a yeast infection?
If Mom and baby both don’t currently have a yeast infection, the best way to avoid getting one is to let the nipples dry in the open air after each feeding. While this may not always be socially acceptable when out in public, letting Mom’s chest go bare after feeding at home is a great idea. Don’t wash the nipples with soap and water after each feeding, soaping the area can remove important oils secreted by the nipple that are meant to sterilize and clean the area in a way that’s safe for baby. A simple rinse with plain water is often enough for hygiene’s sake. During showers use plain, mild, unscented soap that’s free from dyes. Don’t use moisturizers on the nipples that may be unsafe for baby to ingest. There are a variety of balms out there considered suitable for nursing mothers, such as ultrapurified lanolin. Gentian violet has been recommended in the past for use on breastfeeding mother’s nipples in the event of a yeast infection. It’s worth noting that gentian violet has nothing
