Post Date November, 16 2024
Newborn mothers are prone to nipple cracks, mainly on the surface of the nipple, accompanied by symptoms of bleeding. If left untreated, they may ulcerate and experience unbearable pain during breastfeeding. What are the reasons for nipple cracks?
What's wrong with cracked nipples in women? What is the cause?
1. Incorrect breastfeeding method
Newborn mothers do not put the areola and nipples in their child's mouth when breastfeeding. The child repeatedly sucks on the top of the nipple, and repeated friction can cause the nipple to dry and crack. In addition, if women habitually allow their children to inhale the other side of the breast, it can also lead to unilateral nipple cracking.
2. Excessive milk secretion
Some women have plenty of milk, and babies can't finish it. The milk overflows, and the nipples and surrounding skin are eroded by the milk. Nipple erosion and eczema can rupture when left untreated or untreated.
3. Infant oral factors
Children's brains are not yet fully developed and have motor dysfunction. Some babies have inflammation in their mouths, causing nipples to crack during breastfeeding. After the baby has teeth, the entire areola is not allowed to crack during breastfeeding.
4. Nipple too small or inverted
Nipple retraction is mainly an abnormal symptom caused by congenital developmental disorders. Mild nipple retraction can be gently pulled out by hand, while severe nipple retraction means that the nipple is completely buried under the areola and cannot be squeezed out. Small nipples are also a congenital factor, which can easily lead to difficulty in breastfeeding in infants. Excessive breastfeeding can damage the nipples, and improper handling can lead to nipple rupture.
5. Soap stimulation
Some women attach great importance to nipple cleaning and use soap and desiccants for a long time to clean their nipples. Excessive cleaning can stimulate nipple skin damage and rupture. In addition, improper sexual activity, infection of pathogenic bacteria in the nipples, and mosquito bites can cause nipple cracking.
Warm Reminder
It is necessary to choose the correct breastfeeding method to include a portion of the areola and nipples in the baby's mouth, to prevent the deterioration of nipple skin cracks. Feeding children more milk can prevent the discharge of milk, soften the areola, and help attract the baby. After feeding the child, a small amount of milk can be squeezed out and applied to the areola and nipples. Juice extraction has a certain antibacterial effect and is rich in protein, which is beneficial for the healing of nipple skin. After breastfeeding, loose underwear and bras should be chosen.
