What to do if your nipple cracks while breastfeeding

The following measures should be taken for cracked nipples during breastfeeding: First, breastfeeding should be started on the less painful breast to reduce the sucking force on the other breast and to keep the nipple and a part of the areola in the baby’s mouth in order to prevent the nipple skin cracking from worsening. Secondly, change the position of holding the baby when breastfeeding alternately, so as to spread the sucking force around the nipple and areola. Third, diligent breastfeeding, in order to facilitate the emptying of milk, so that the areola softened, after breastfeeding squeeze out a small amount of milk, applied to the nipple and areola, briefly exposed and dry head close to the window, exposure to sunlight, but also can be coated with a thin layer of watery lanolin ester on the nipple. Fourth, wear loose clothing after breastfeeding. v. If the nipple pain is severe or the breast is swollen, breastfeeding may be temporarily stopped, but the milk should be expressed.