Friday, January 2, 2009

Soothing sore nipples

Sore, red nipples are usually the result of your baby not latching on properly. Check that he takes the whole nipple and areola into his mouth and that his temples and ears are moving. It infers that his jaw muscles are working hard to suck the nipples. Cracked nipples give you shooting pains during feeding, but don’t stop feeding, as you may become engorged with milk and make problem worse. Apply cream or an antiseptic spray to relieve the soreness. Place a plastic breast shell to cover your nipple inside your bra to keep your breast dry. Allow the breasts shell to air.

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