Baby Care » problems http://www.ababycare.com Complete baby care blog, with tips and advices Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:55:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Breastfeeding and Sore Nipples http://www.ababycare.com/preventing-sore-nipples/ http://www.ababycare.com/preventing-sore-nipples/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:31:00 +0000 luiza http://www.ababycare.com/?p=394

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.

]]> http://www.ababycare.com/preventing-sore-nipples/feed/ 0 PROBLEMS http://www.ababycare.com/problems/ http://www.ababycare.com/problems/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:47:39 +0000 luiza http://www.ababycare.com/?p=372 Your breasts will be working hard for the next few months, and problems may arise if, for instance, your baby is not latching on properly or if she drags on the nipple as she comes off. The best way to prevent this is to keep your breasts clean and dry and make sure your baby always empties them when she eats. You should also wear a supportive nursing bra. If your nipples do become sore or cracked, take action immediately or they will get worse.

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