Post Date November, 16 2024
Nipple retraction is an abnormal phenomenon in women's breasts, which not only affects the beauty of women's breasts, but also poses many hazards, especially for breastfeeding. Therefore, we must correct it.
How to breastfeed with inverted nipples
Generally speaking, mild nipple depressions do not affect normal breastfeeding, such as flat or short nipples and umbilical shaped nipples. Severe nipple depressions manifest as nipples deeply embedded in the breast and unable to be pulled out, which can affect breastfeeding and easily lead to infection. Therefore, if your nipple is only slightly flat or umbilical shaped, there is no need to worry about breastfeeding. At the beginning of breastfeeding, there may be some difficulties, but it is still necessary to persist in breastfeeding. The method is to gently pull out the nipple each time and insert it into the nipple opening, containing the nipple for inhalation, which will be successful. However, due to the fact that the nipples are usually sunken, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the nipples, and they should be cleaned regularly. During breastfeeding, the nipples should be cleaned before and after each breastfeeding session to prevent residual milk and dirt around the nipples from causing secondary infections. If your nipples are severely dented, do not forcefully pull or pull them out. Those who cannot breastfeed should return to the breast as soon as possible to avoid acute mastitis. Another method is to wear the auxiliary nipple on the breast and let the baby suck on the auxiliary nipple.
Symptoms of nipple retraction
1. The nipple is partially sunken and the neck of the nipple exists, which can be easily squeezed out. After being squeezed out, the size of the nipple is similar to that of ordinary people.
2. The nipple is completely sunken in the areola, but it can be squeezed out by hand. The nipple is smaller than normal and most likely has no nipple at the neck.
3. The nipple is completely buried beneath the areola, making it difficult to squeeze out the sunken nipple.
The correction of inverted nipples
1. The best correction is the baby's small mouth
Newborns have low strength, so don't be afraid to breastfeed hastily if you can't finish eating. As long as the mother learns the correct breastfeeding posture, the baby will gradually learn to suck, and there are no babies who cannot breastfeed.
2. You can use nipple protectors, but do not rely on them to prevent nipple confusion
The nipple protector allows the baby to use external force to suck out the RT, although it may not be as good as breastfeeding, as long as the baby persists for a few days, the RT can be stretched as the baby's strength increases. My family did not start breastfeeding until half a month after birth.
3. Massage to prevent breast nodules
