2023-08-02 22:31:06
During these days the World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated. One of the main concerns of mothers is nipple problems when breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not easy and both you and the baby will need an adjustment period. Next we are going to talk about these most frequent complications that can arise around the nipple when proceeding with breastfeeding.
Cracks, one of the main nipple problems for breastfeeding
They are the result of a gripping problem and cause trauma to the nipple. The cracks are painful and are often accompanied by other symptoms, such as long and frequent feeds. The causes of the cracks can be in the baby, muscle contractures or in the position in which breastfeeding is practiced.
Liners can be very useful if you place them correctly. There are different sizes and the one that best suits the size of your nipple and the baby’s mouth is important.
Mastitis
If you suffer from redness and pain in any part of the chest and this appears accompanied or not by fever and general malaise, it is likely that you are developing mastitis. It is not always infectious and always, when suspected of suffering from it, it is important that you continue breastfeeding but increasing the frequency of feedings or that you empty the breast with a breast pump.
If you do not see improvements in 12 or 24 hours or if fever, muscle aches, chills, etc. appear, you should see a doctor as you may need antibiotic treatment.
Breast engorgement, another nipple problem
This can appear 2 or 3 days after delivery in both breasts, which become tense, swollen and hot. The woman is often very worried and the baby has difficulty holding on to her and the mother feels helpless as she tries to empty her breast without success.
Many think that engorgement is due to an accumulation of milk but it is a congestion of the mammary gland, this means that it is due to inflammation due to vascular dilation produced in the gland that is preparing for lactation.
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