Breast fissures: why do they appear and how are they eliminated?
During pregnancy, the female body undergoes a series of important changes that affect both the mind and the body. By continuing to read you will discover how to take care of your breasts while breastfeeding by eliminating the annoying problem of breast fissures, the small and painful abrasions that afflict many women. it's a remedy! Watch the video and find out how to regain well-being, balance and sweet dreams!
Breast fissures: why do these annoying cuts appear?
Breast fissures are a phenomenon that new mothers know very well. The term fissures refers to painful cracks that affect the nipple area and that cause pain during breastfeeding due to the baby's sucking on injured skin. Sometimes they are so painful that artificial feeding is preferred over breastfeeding. so much the pain for the primiparas is unbearable. Since for newborns, however, breastfeeding is important and breast milk is very useful for the correct growth of the baby, if the problem is only the fissures, there is no need to be discouraged, because with a few simple tricks it is possible to solve the problem and even prevent it. by taking some precautions! Ask your gynecologist or your oyster for advice in case of breast fissures and very persistent pain: these specialists will be able to help you find the most suitable solution for your case! Breast fissures, even if mild, are a problem that should not be overlooked because these small wounds can be infected with bacteria and cause serious infections of the mammary glands, that is, mastitis.
The breast is a very delicate part of the female body, to which care and attention must be dedicated at every stage of life!
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How to prevent breast fissures: everything you need to know if you are pregnant!
Since the last months of pregnancy, and therefore before giving birth, you can do something to avoid the danger of breast fissures. In fact, there are simple nipple stretching and rotation exercises that help you to preserve the elasticity and hydration of this delicate part of the breast. Thanks to slight rotations of the ifnatti nipple you can favor the ejection: just rotate it, first to the right and then to the left! It is also very useful to stretch the nipple, holding it between index and thumb and proposing the typical sucking movement of the baby. your nipples from the seventh month of pregnancy will prevent the formation of cracks in the breast! Once you become a mother, remember that the way you breastfeed your baby is essential to prevent the formation of cracks in the breast. It is important to place the baby in the correct position, so that the baby sucking too eagerly does not cause trauma and irritation to the nipple. If instead you breastfeed your baby in the correct way you will feed him in the best way and at the same time stimulate the milk secretion. Pay attention for example that the baby takes the aerola completely in his mouth and not just the nipple, so he will not have to struggle to get the mouth. breast milk and will not create nipple pain. The best position in which you can place your baby is lying on your side, with his belly close to your body, while you hug him: if you have any doubts about the correct position of the baby during breastfeeding, ask your gynecologist or a " oyster: I'm next to you just to help you! It is also essential that the mother varies the position with each feeding: once seated, once lying down and so on. In this way you will avoid always overloading the same area of the nipple and you will avoid the formation not only of breast fissures but also of annoying breast engorgement. Other good habits when breastfeeding your baby are to make sure he has a free nose (otherwise he won't be able to suck breast milk well). When the baby has finished feeding, it detaches itself from your breast: if you have to push it away, however, press gently on the sides of its mouth so that it releases the grip of the nipple. Avoid tearing it off or you will create trauma to the nipple, favoring the appearance of fissures and wounds that could also become infected. The average feed should take about 30 minutes. After this time, to avoid irritation of the nipple it is best to detach the baby.
Breast fissures: the most effective remedies
If despite the care and attention you have not been able to prevent the formation of breast fissures, it is time to put into practice a series of remedies to eliminate them. First of all, do not stop breastfeeding, because the fissures heal spontaneously. The only time we recommend that you stop breastfeeding your baby is if the fissures are bleeding. If this is your case, contact your doctor who will prescribe antibacterial and healing medicines. The first thing to do in case of breast fissures is to take great care of the cleanliness and hygiene of this delicate area of your body. To thoroughly clean the nipples, do not use soap or too aggressive detergents, on the market you can find comfortable wipes designed specifically for their cleansing. Choose them rich in natural components, without fragrances because they could annoy the newborn and in formulations that do not need to be rinsed, so as to be more practical and useful. In the absence of specific products you can use boiled water (not boiling!) And sterile gauze, practicing light rotational movements. It is enough to wash your breasts and nipples once a day, but remember not to rub the skin to avoid annoying irritation! Before feeding, a good habit is to let out a few drops of milk and moisten the areola: it is very useful in case of fissures because it also reduces pain and when spread before breastfeeding it makes the area less sensitive! When the baby finishes his feed there is no need to wash the nipples, just pat them gently with a towel. You can also use absorbent cups that will absorb moisture - remember to change them if they feel too wet to prevent bacteria from proliferating. They are accessories much loved by young mothers!
If after feeding you notice the presence of cuts and cracks that can turn into painful breast fissures, very often it is best not to apply drugs, medicines or some other similar product because these could make the taste of milk unpleasant for the baby making it even more difficult. feedings. An excellent remedy that our grandmothers teach us are essential oils: you can try small doses of St. John's wort oil or sweet almond oil, it treats irritation, helps healing, softens damaged skin and makes feeding easier!
