What are the white spots on the nipples of pregnant women?

Since mothers need to breastfeed their babies after giving birth, they must always pay attention to their bodies. Some mothers find white spots on their nipples and feel pain when breastfeeding. They don’t know if there is some problem with their bodies. What they worry about more is whether they can continue breastfeeding in this situation, fearing that the milk will harm the baby. So, what are the white spots on the nipples of pregnant women?

1. What are the white spots on the nipples of parturient women?

White spots on the nipples mean that the milk ducts are blocked. There will be a stinging sensation when the baby sucks. Let the baby suck more, be patient, and don't pick at it. Mothers should pay attention to cleaning their nipples, changing underwear frequently, and massaging them appropriately, and they will get better slowly. As long as there is no suppuration, you must let the baby suck more. After hot compress and massage, let the baby suck hard for a while. Don't be afraid of pain, as it may be that milk is stagnant in the nipple. You can use a sterilized needle to pick out the white spots, but be careful not to get infected. During the application of the medicine, express the milk and let the baby feed on the other side. In addition, if there are lumps or hard masses in the breast, you must massage them open. If you cannot massage them open, you must go to the hospital. If the entire breast is red, swollen and hot, go to the hospital's breast surgery department for treatment, as it may be mastitis.

2. Detailed treatment methods for white spots and white bubbles

1. The way to deal with white spots is to wipe them with a cotton swab. Use erythromycin eye ointment. Rub this medicine on the entire nipple, and apply more on the white spots. After a while, take a medical cotton swab, squeeze the nipple with one hand, just like squeezing milk, and try to squeeze the white spots out. Use the other hand to hold the cotton swab and start rubbing. Rub horizontally and upwards, and always in one direction (just like when we use a cloth to wipe the sand on the ground, we need to move it horizontally and add a little upward force to feel the sand being rubbed up). Keep rubbing, and apply the medicine from time to time to lubricate and dissolve it. The small particles can be rubbed out in a few minutes. After squeezing out the milk, apply the medicine. Be sure to wash it clean when the baby wants to eat.

2. The treatment method for white blisters is to use "loofah" (available in Chinese medicine stores), burn it into ashes, mix the ashes and sesame oil into a paste, and apply it on the nipples. It has the effect of unblocking and reducing inflammation. Be sure to let the baby suck on the breast all the time, and it will get better soon. Apply this medicine after the baby finishes feeding, and wash the nipples with hot water before the next feeding. It may not be washed cleanly, but it doesn’t matter, it is completely harmless to the baby. After 2 times, the white area will expand, but you still need to continue applying the medicine. Slowly the milk came out.

3. How to prevent the occurrence of white spots on nipples

Sometimes the baby sleeps for a long time at night and does not eat, and the recovery of the wound may block the nipple. It is necessary to breastfeed on time as much as possible at night. If the baby really does not want to eat, express milk by hand a few times to keep the nipple unobstructed. Finally, it would be helpful for the mother to maintain a good attitude, get enough rest, eat a light diet, and avoid consuming too much high-protein and high-fat food.