"Feeding hurts, the nipples are broken, the baby can suck up the blood, and he doesn't want to breastfeed."
"I don't want breast milk anymore! Every feeding is like "going to prison", it hurts! My mother-in-law always said that feeding pain is normal, so I can endure it. ”
"What to do, the nipples are cracked again! Broken and scabbed, clothes hurt when rubbed! ”
Is it that many mothers have such pain and troubles, since the baby was born to open the milk nipple has been cracked, and finally wait for the wound to scab and be sucked again. Every time the baby cries and wants to feed, he is afraid, and he has been repeatedly in chapping - painfully breastfeeding - healing ...
First of all, give the great moms a big hug! Breastfeeding is not easy, but it's important for mums to remember: proper breastfeeding doesn't hurt! Proper breastfeeding position can greatly reduce the risk of cracked nipples!
If you feel pain during feeding, this is a reminder that your mother is breastfeeding abnormally! Feeding pain is most likely caused by your baby not feeding properly. Babies are born to actively seek milk, but the wrong breastfeeding position not only cannot allow the milk to move out smoothly, but also the mother's nipples will be wrinkled or broken due to prolonged ineffective sucking.
The correct position to hold the milk is to include the nipple and 2/3 of the areola in the baby's mouth. With the correct lactation position, the mother can better secrete oxytocin, stimulate the milk array, the baby can effectively pump milk, and the mother will not feel breast pain.
How can mothers prevent cracked nipples in their daily lives?
1. After each breastfeeding, (no more than 3 times a day, can be ingested) can effectively moisturize the nipples, prevent and heal the cracked nipples.
2. If the breasts are very hard due to breast enlargement, mothers can wash their hands first, massage the breasts, and express a small amount of milk; Or apply a hot towel for 3~5 minutes before feeding, which can also make the areola soft.
3. Again, the correct breastfeeding posture is very important! If the nipple has cracked, feed it with the side that is less painful. The baby still holds the nipple after eating, unwilling to let go, do not forcibly pull the nipple out, you can gently press the baby's chin, or cover the baby's nose, so that it opens its mouth to spit out the nipple to prevent the cracked nipple from worsening.
4. If the crack is severe and the baby is willing to eat the bottle, you can stop feeding first, express the milk with a breast pump, and feed the baby with a bottle.
5. Wear appropriate underwear to reduce the friction of clothes on the nipples.
Breastfeeding is very important to protect the nipple, breast milk is a unique intimate link between mother and baby, the breastfeeding process should be pleasant and enjoyable, at any time, only comfortable feelings can better stimulate milk.