What should I do if my nipples are cracked by the baby?

Cracked nipples are often referred to as cracked nipples, and incorrect breastfeeding posture has a certain relationship with the first need to stop direct breastfeeding, and correct the breastfeeding method, for the cracks are more serious cases can be coated with medication for treatment. In the case of cracked nipples, it is recommended that you do not breastfeed for the time being. You can use a breast pump to suck out the milk and then use a bottle to feed, and then use the correct breastfeeding method to breastfeed after the wounds have healed. If the cracked nipple is more serious, the wound appears to be erosion, oozing, it may have been infected. You can use iodophor to sterilize the wound and then apply anti-inflammatory ointment, such as erythromycin ointment, under the guidance of your doctor. If the baby appeared with teeth bite tugging nipple should be corrected in time, do not prolonged breastfeeding, to avoid the baby to develop the breastfeeding habit of playing while eating. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for treatment in a timely manner, so as not to cause greater infection or inflammation.