What to do if nipples become swollen and big

During breastfeeding, if the breasts are not properly cared for, it may cause symptoms of swollen nipples. The main reason for this phenomenon is improper sucking by the child, which will cause adverse stimulation to the nipples, causing swelling, cracking and other symptoms. When this happens, you must strengthen care, you can use a warm towel for hot compresses, and keep it clean. You can switch to the other breast to feed the child.

My nipples are swollen and getting bigger. What's going on?

The most common cause of nipple pain is improper sucking by the baby. When the baby sucks the nipple, he does not take enough of the areola into his mouth, but only holds the top of the nipple. Repeated sucking causes nipple pain. Second, when the baby sucks, the mother feels a tingling pain in the nipple, which may be caused by nipple fissures. Causes of nipple cracks include improper sucking by the baby, application of alcohol and soap on the mother's nipples, or oral motor dysfunction in the baby. From the above reasons, it can be seen that the causes of nipple pain and nipple cracks are related to the baby's incorrect sucking of the nipple. Mastering the correct breastfeeding posture is the key to preventing nipple pain. If nipple pain occurs,

What to do

1. Before breastfeeding, the mother should take a comfortable position and apply a hot and wet towel to the breasts and areola for 3-5 minutes. At the same time, massage the breasts to stimulate the milk ejection reflex and squeeze out some milk. This will soften the areola and make it easier for the baby to suck. 2. First breastfeed with the breast that hurts less, and make sure to put most of the nipple and areola into the baby's mouth. Also pay attention to changing the baby's feeding position to reduce the stimulation of the nipple caused by sucking.