Cracked nipples during breastfeeding can be relieved by changing the cleaning method, changing the feeding method and medication.
1. Changing the cleaning method: Cracked nipples are partly caused by excessive dryness of the skin in the nipple area due to inattention to cleaning with alcohol and soap. Changing the cleaning method by using lukewarm water and a gentle touch can improve cracked nipples to a large extent.
2. Change the feeding method: Because the breast and nipple skin is very delicate, the baby’s incorrect sucking posture will produce stimulation of the nipple area, which can easily lead to nipple cracks. It is recommended to apply localized hot compresses to the breasts and massage them slightly before feeding, so that the nipple is easy to be contained, and after feeding, you can squeeze out the milk and smear the areola area to protect the skin and improve the symptoms of cracked nipples.
3. Medication: If the symptoms of cracked nipples are more serious, you can use erythromycin ointment, erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, vitamin E ointment and other ointment to smear the cracked area under the guidance of the doctor to improve the symptoms of cracked nipples.
In addition, cracked nipples can also appear other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to check the cause of discomfort, clear reasons, follow the doctor’s instructions to accept the treatment, the use of drugs need to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.