Post Date November, 16 2024
The situation of nipple retraction is also common in daily life, and female friends should also pay attention to it, especially when new mothers encounter difficulties in breastfeeding. We need to timely and reasonable adjustment.
How to breastfeed with inverted nipples
1. Immediate correction of nipple retraction during pregnancy: It is generally recommended not to think about correction before breastfeeding, and to correct nipple retraction as soon as possible. Pregnancy is a good correction period. At this time, the female pregnancy hormone in the body increases, the mammary gland ducts and acini begin to develop, the breasts become larger and softer, and the areola is stained. The nipple is also prone to erection. It should be noted that massaging the nipple during pregnancy stimulates the uterus, causing uterine contraction. Special attention should be paid when massaging, Stop massaging when there is obvious abdominal pain or discomfort to avoid miscarriage or premature birth.
2. Before each breastfeeding, pull the nipple: If the mother's nipple is too short or small, the mother needs to continuously correct it before breastfeeding. The first method is to pinch the nipple with three fingers: thumb, index finger, and middle finger, and pull outward for at least 1 second each time. Pull around 300 times each time, and pull at least 4 times a day before breastfeeding. The second is to use a breast pump to suck the nipples, each time for about half a minute, continuously 5-10 times, at least 2 times a day.
3. Establishing Confidence in Breastfeeding: Mothers with sunken nipples often experience varying degrees of anxiety when facing difficulties in breastfeeding. At this point, pregnant women should establish their confidence in breastfeeding and actively face it. Because the baby sucks most of the areola rather than the nipples, mothers should let the baby come into contact with the breasts as soon as possible. During breastfeeding, gently clamp the upper part of the areola with your middle and index fingers, protruding the nipple as much as possible to prevent the breast from blocking the baby's nostrils. Mothers can also try different breastfeeding positions to help their nipples stand better and breastfeed more conveniently.
Breastfeeding method with inverted nipple
1. Manual correction of nipple retraction - cross operation of the nipple. First, apply a warm towel to the nipple. After washing your hands, place your two thumbs parallel to both sides of the nipple and slowly pull them apart from the nipple. Pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the areola, place your two thumbs above and below the nipple, and slowly pull them longitudinally. Use your thumb, pointer, and middle finger to pinch the nipple and gently pull it outward. Additionally, due to the stimulation of massaging the breast, it can cause uterine contraction, so special attention should be paid during massage, Once there is obvious abdominal pain or discomfort, massage should be stopped in a timely manner to avoid miscarriage or premature birth. Special reminder: This operation should be performed in the late pregnancy. It can also be assisted by nipple pullers and nipple protectors to attract long nipples through the baby.
