Suckling your baby can cause soreness around the nipples, especially if you are fair-skinned. To minimize the possibility of any problems:
- Always make sure that your baby has the nipple and areola well into her mouth
- Always take your baby off the breast gently
- Keep your nipples as dry as possible between feedings
- Make sure your nipples are dry before putting your bra back on after a feeding
In one of your nipples does become sore, give that breast a rest from feeding for 24 hours, or until the soreness has gone. Express milk from the affected breast and feed your baby from the other one. To prevent the nipple from becoming cracked, apply a protective cream two or three times a day
Nipple shield This is made for soft silicone and fits over your nipple; the baby sucks through a small rubber nipple on the front. Sterilize before us.
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