5 ways to deal with breast irritation during breastfeeding

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After giving birth, phase breastfeeding is one of the most important. However, sometimes many mothers experience breast irritation. When irritated, the breast becomes itchy, reddened, and can even become a wound. So it is not impossible if the baby does not get enough milk because the mother who is in pain each time breastfeeding because of the irritation. So, how to overcome this skin problem?

Tips for breastfeeding when the mother experiences breast irritation

Have irritation problems in the breast - whether it's because of it how to breastfeed wrong or due to other skin problems (such as eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis) - does not mean you have to stop giving milk to your favorite baby.

You can do the following tips to keep breastfeeding even if you experience breast irritation.

  • Stay breastfeeding as usual. In addition to ensuring that your baby's nutritional needs are met, this can prevent you from various breastfeeding problems such as mastitis, swollen breasts, to blockage of the breast glands due to breast milk that does not come out.
  • Breast irritation is often caused by a result breastfeeding position that is not true. Many mothers who breastfeed but do not ensure that the baby's mouth has been completely attached to the nipple. This makes the breast more irritating.
  • Do not use a bra or clothes that are too tight, this will make your breasts depressed and the skin cannot 'breathe'. Increasingly tight and tight, the breasts are more moist and can be a breeding ground for bacteria
  • Keep your breast area dry. When breastfeeding, sometimes there is some milk coming out of the nipple even if you are not breastfeeding. Therefore, you need to use a breast pad that functions to absorb the remnants of breastmilk released. However, make sure that the breast pads you use are not made of plastic that does not absorb water. In addition, you must be diligent in changing pads when you are wet.
  • If your breasts really need treatment first, use an ASI pump so you can still breastfeed your child. This is indeed best done to avoid breast swelling due to retained breast milk.

Then, how do you deal with breast irritation?

You can do the following tips to relieve symptoms and even cure breast irritation that you experience.

  • Don't delay to see a doctor once the initial symptoms of irritation begin to manifest themselves. Your doctor can prescribe anti-irritant drugs that are safe for you to use during breastfeeding
  • Eczema, such as itchy breasts, redness, to cracking on the surface of the skin, can be caused by allergies or irritation due to something. So, as much as possible know the causes of allergies and irritants that cause this problem to occur.
  • Paste compress the breast with warm water on the itchy or irritated part.
  • Use the ointment given by the doctor. You can still use external medicine from your doctor during breastfeeding. Use this ointment shortly after you feed your baby, then rinse and clean when your baby will suckle again.

If indeed your breast irritation condition does not go away, you should go back to your doctor.

5 ways to deal with breast irritation during breastfeeding
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