Sore Nipples

Articles in connection with sore nipples while breastfeeding.

Plugged Duct

Clogged Milk Duct Popping

Milk blisters are often visible on the surface, while blocked ducts are felt deeper in the breast tissue.

Latching Issues Featured

Navigating Breastfeeding Problems

A breastfeeding journey, while rewarding, is often punctuated by challenges. These hurdles, however, are not insurmountable. Most breastfeeding problems can be effectively managed or resolved with the right information and support.

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Top Tips for Successful Nipple Shield Use

A proper latch with a nipple shield should resemble a typical latch, where the baby's mouth is wide open and a significant portion of the mother's areola is inside the baby's mouth.

Thrush/Yeast/Nipple Issues

Thrush Symptoms When Breastfeeding

Antibiotics can kill both good and bad bacteria, leading to an overgrowth of yeast. This is especially common in mothers who have had a c-section or received antibiotics during labor to treat group B streptococcus.

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Itchy Nipples While Breastfeeding - Causes and Natural Treatment

Itchy nipples while breastfeeding can be a common and uncomfortable problem for many women. This article will explore the causes of itchy nipples while breastfeeding and discuss treatment and home remedies.

Teething Featured

Prevent Biting While Breastfeeding

If you're a mother grappling with the dilemma of teething and biting while breastfeeding, you're not alone. In this article, I'll share my personal journey of navigating this tricky phase, along with practical tips and solutions that helped us make it through.

Sore Nipples

Eczema of the Areola, Breast, or Nipple

Eczema found on the nipples and breasts of nursing mothers is not uncommon. It usually occurs after a few months of nursing. The mother should be sure first to rule out the possibility of thrush.

Sore Nipples

A Breast Care Guide for Breastfeeding Mothers

You can care for your breasts after breastfeeding by rinsing with clean water, to wash away any saliva, then you can apply some of your own breast milk or nipple cream and allow to air dry.

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Mastitis Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Continue to breastfeed. Breastfeeding will help to clear the infection and relieve some breast soreness. Apply warm compresses to the breast, or take a warm shower before breastfeeding or expressing.

Flat or Inverted Nipples While Breastfeeding

Flat or Inverted Nipples

Use the breast sandwich method to get more breast tissue into your baby's mouth. Grasp your breast well back on the areola, with your fingers below and thumb on top.

Sore Nipples

How to Treat Nipple Pain During Breastfeeding

Some nipple sensitivity is normal in the beginning. Wait it out; it just takes time for your nipples to get accustomed to nursing. In the meantime, using pure lanolin and/or other natural nipple creams should help relieve normal, sensitive nipples.

Latching Issues

Breastfeeding with Large Nipples

Babies are born with the natural instinct to feed. However, for women with very large nipples, it might be a bit difficult getting the baby to latch on and feed.

Latching Issues

How to Get Rid of a Nipple Blister or Milk Bleb Naturally

A bleb may form when some skin grows over the nipple opening, blocking the milk. It might also be caused by a plugged duct. If you have noticed a bleb and its not causing any pain or swelling, you can leave it.

Latching Issues

Sore, Cracked Nipples

Sore and cracked nipples are one of the most common reasons why some women give up on breastfeeding. Nipple sensitivity in the beginning (first week or two) is normal, your nipples need to become accustomed to the extra attention.

Things to Avoid

Thrush and Breastfeeding - Symptoms, Causes & Natural Remedies

This page will discuss thrush and breastfeeding tips, including advice and natural resources.

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Raynaud's Phenomenon

Most times, mothers who breastfeed with Raynaud's say that the pain occurs right after their baby has stopped breastfeeding. They say that their nipples turn white and feel as though they are being clamped down by a vice grip.

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Bleeding Nipples - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

It is normal to have sensitive nipples in the beginning, but when your nipples become cracked or start bleeding, it is usually a sign of a breastfeeding problem. It is essential that you get to the root of your breastfeeding problem.

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What Are the Different Nipple Variations? (Types of Nipples)

There are many different shapes, sizes, and colors. One breast may also have a larger and differently shaped nipple to the other.

Latching Issues

Suck Problems During Breastfeeding

The hard palate helps to position the nipple and areola, and this holds the breast in place. The soft palate is towards the back of your baby’s mouth, and this is the area in which the nipple should be.