Breaking the skin of the breastfeeding nipple requires adjustments in breastfeeding habits, as well as the application of milk or ointment to promote repair of the broken area. In case of infection, antibiotics should be used reasonably.
1. Adjustment of breastfeeding habits: the main reason for nipple breakage is still incorrect breastfeeding habits, especially when the baby bites and contains the nipple for a long time, resulting in nipple damage. The mother should be instructed to breastfeed correctly to reduce the damage to the nipple area.
2. Treatment of broken skin: If the nipple skin is slightly broken, applying a small amount of milk on the nipple area after breastfeeding can promote the repair of broken skin. If the damage is serious, stop breastfeeding on the damaged side and apply erythromycin ointment on the nipple area to promote the repair of the damage. After the damage is repaired, breastfeeding can be resumed.
3. Reasonable use of antibiotics: some patients with broken nipple skin may induce nipple inflammation, mastitis and other infectious lesions. It is necessary to instruct mothers to use penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotic drugs for anti-infection treatment to promote the inflammation to subside.
Breaking the skin of the nipple during breastfeeding, pregnant women need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted treatment.