How to relieve sore nipples while breastfeeding

For nipple pain in nursing mothers, it can be relieved in the following ways: First, start with the healthy breast when breastfeeding to reduce the sucking force on the affected breast, and let the nipple and part of the areola suck in the baby’s mouth to prevent the nipple skin from cracking and intensifying. Secondly, after breastfeeding, squeeze out a small amount of milk and apply it on the nipple and areola to briefly expose and dry the nipple, and it is best to expose it to sunlight near a window. As milk has antibacterial effect and is rich in protein, it is conducive to the healing of nipple skin. Third, to prevent infection, you can use compound benzoic acid tincture, bismuth cod liver oil rubbed on the nipple, which can promote the healing of the skin on the surface of the nipple and reduce the occurrence of nipple pain. And when not breastfeeding, you can use ice and other cold compresses on the nipple, which can reduce nipple pain.