JAKARTA - Sore nipples are one of the problems that are often experienced by breastfeeding mothers, and many of them are confused about how to overcome them.
dr. Arini Astasari Widodo, Sp.KK, a skin and genital specialist from the University of Indonesia, said that there are several factors that cause sore nipples in breastfeeding mothers. Among them are improper breastfeeding positions, baby bites, dry skin, and infections.
"If the nipples are injured due to bites or abrasions, the mother can squeeze the breast before breastfeeding until the milk comes out, then the breast milk is smeared on the areola and nipple," said dr. Arini in the Dae Organics webinar, Antara, Thursday, February 24.
After finishing breastfeeding, you can use a special ointment for the nipples that serves to moisturize the nipple skin. This aims to prevent cracking or dry and cracked nipples.
Moist skin can speed up the healing process of wounds and infections. In addition, moist skin also protects the skin from the entry of pathogens and bacteria that aggravate the wound.
"Using a tight bra can also slow down the healing process, because the wound on the nipple rubs against the bra. The wrong breastfeeding position will also aggravate the wound, so the breastfeeding position can be corrected," said dr. Arini.
dr. Arini also said that if the wound on the nipple is severe enough, then you can use manual massage and compress the nipple or breast to reduce pain.
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