Wednesday 6 February 2013

Sore nipples while breastfeeding



Cracked, bleeding nipples while breastfeeding are common, here are a few tips from Facebook page to for better breastfeeding.


1.       Check that the baby is latching properly
2.       Nipple shileds
3.       Bapanthen, even though it is a bum cream, it works well on nipples
4.       Take your breastmilk and rub around and on the nipple before and after every feed.
5.       Lansinoh nipple cream
6.       Physio laser to strengthen the nipples
7.       Apply olive oil after every feed, use a damp cloth to wipe off before a feed
8.       Air the nipple after a feed 

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