What should I do if my nipples are swollen from breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding swollen nipples are recommended to be treated by hot compresses, antibiotic drugs, and improving breastfeeding posture. 1. Hot compress: you can use a towel dipped in hot water to stick on the nipple localization, which is conducive to promote blood circulation, to achieve rapid reduction of swelling method. You should also keep the nipple area clean to avoid infection. Do not eat too much spicy and stimulating food. 2. Antibiotics: If infection is considered, consider antibiotic treatment, such as penicillin V potassium tablets, cefixime dispersible tablets for treatment, which can effectively relieve pain and make the disease disappear. It is recommended that the use of drugs, need to be under the guidance of a doctor for medication to avoid adverse reactions and effects. 3. Improve the breastfeeding posture: mainly because of the incorrect posture, is the baby sucking milk only contain the nipple, will cause vigorous sucking, thus appearing the effect of swelling, it is recommended that in the sucking, not only the nipple to the baby, but also a part of the areola to the baby to suck, so that there is a better nipple to relieve. Usually, you can also use aids to sucking, which can reduce the damage to the nipple. Usually patients should maintain a healthy diet, eat less spicy and stimulating food, drink more water, which is conducive to metabolism, and also has better benefits for the condition.