Common Breastfeeding Questions and Problems - Article Two Family Articles | February 29 http://www.cheapkyrieirvingshoes.com/ , 2016

The following questions represent only a few of the situations a breastfeeding mother may encounter or wonder about. Therefore it will be necessary to present them in a number of articles continuing with this Article Two.



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Sore Nipples


What if my nipples are getting sore? If nipple soreness occurs, scrutinize your technique of positioning and latch-on to be sure that you are not letting the baby apply pressure directly on the nipple rather than on the areola. Pay particular attention to how the baby is opening her mouth. Be sure it is wide enough and everting both lips, especially the lower. It is often hard for the mother to see if baby's lower lip is everted. It might be necessary to ask an experienced breastfeeding mother to observe your latch-on. Try to position the nipple far back in baby's mouth. You will need to get the baby's mouth open wide to do that and you may have to help baby open her mouth wider by using the index finger of the hand supporting your breast to press firmly down on baby's chin as you pull her on. If you get a pinching feeling, temporarily remove the hand supporting your breast and use your index finger to evert (turn out) her lips. If baby does not cooperate you may need to start over. Break the suction by gently wedging your finger between the gums. Then try again until baby is doing it properly. If you immediately sense less nipple soreness, then a tight latch-on is the problem. Also New Kyrie Irving Shoes , change the way baby is angled and put baby to the least-sore breast first.


Nipple care. When not "in use," be sure the surface of the nipple is free of wetness. Use fresh breast pads, without plastic liners, be sure no moisture is in contact with your tender skin. Gently blot the wetness off with a soft cloth before putting your bra flap up. In the past it used to be suggested that quick drying, exposing to sun Discount Kyrie Irving Shoes , etc. but that could lead to nipple tissue cracking which disturbs the moisture balance needed for skin softness and elasticity.
Transitional tenderness. Some women experience a transitional period of tenderness as the skin of the nipple acclimatizes itself to the sucking. Should you experience this tenderness, check your latch-on techniques. Also, massage the nipples after feeding to promote circulation to the tissues. The best massage medium is colostrum or breast milk. Additionally, the little bumps on the areola around your nipples are glands that secrete a cleansing and lubricating oil to protect the nipples and keep them clean. Therefore, avoid using soap on your nipples Kyrie Irving Shoes For Sale , since it removes these