Contents:
- Medical Video: Breastfeeding Intake Assessment - Part 1, How to know if a baby is drinking enough milk.
- What causes the nipple to go inside?
- Even though the nipple goes inside, the mother can still breastfeed
- Tips for smooth breastfeeding with flat nipples
- 1. Massage nipples
- 2. Massage the areola
- 3. Breast milk pump
- 4. Let the nipples come out naturally
Medical Video: Breastfeeding Intake Assessment - Part 1, How to know if a baby is drinking enough milk.
Putting nipples in is one of the common problems experienced by women. This is actually normal and normal, but for women who want to breastfeed a baby, this can be a problem themselves.
If you are one of those women who are flat-screened and worried that they cannot breastfeed your baby, throw away the anxiety. This condition will not make your child lack of food, as long as you know the successful trick of breastfeeding with a flat nipple. Check out the tips below, yes!
What causes the nipple to go inside?
For breastfeeding, the nipple must point out following the shape of the baby's mouth. When the nipple goes inside, this will cause the mother to have difficulty giving breast milk to the baby directly. If the nipple goes inside, chances are the baby does not get enough milk or the milk production decreases.
Also note that the condition of the nipple goes into the alias inverted nipple can be caused by hormonal influences during breastfeeding. Some other things can happen because they are inherited from birth. Basically, the nipples that enter into are caused by the connection of the ligament tissue and the nipple skin so that it looks fused into.
Even though the nipple goes inside, the mother can still breastfeed
You don't need to worry about the process of breastfeeding with a flat nipple. Even though the nipple goes inside, you can still breastfeed normally. The reason is that the nipple so that the baby can breastfeed comfortably is also determined by how strong the baby suction is. If the suction is weak, the nipple is likely to be difficult to get out. Whereas if the baby has strong nipple sucking, after a while the mother's nipples can come out on their own.
Tips for smooth breastfeeding with flat nipples
If you have a flat nipple because it goes inside, try the following ways to overcome them. Remember, always treat flat nipples under the supervision of a doctor or lactation specialist. Here are some things you can try to get the nipple that goes into:
1. Massage nipples
Before you start breastfeeding, try gently massaging the nipples slowly to point out. Remember, massage on the nipple circumference only, huh. Use two fingers, the index and thumb for a few moments.
Do not massage the nipples for too long, take just 1 minute before you start breastfeeding the baby.
2. Massage the areola
Some experts advise nursing mothers to press and direct the breast areola to the baby's mouth. With two fingers, you can try pressing the areola first, then hold your chest. This will help to make the nipples stand out.
3. Breast milk pump
Pumping breast milk can help in the nipple out of the implant that goes into. This can also make attachment (latching or the entry of the nipple into the baby's mouth) becomes easier.
Some women may only need to pump breastmilk and the nipples will come out on their own, while some other women have to pump the effect again and again. Therefore, the key is not to give up quickly.
4. Let the nipples come out naturally
During pregnancy, your body releases many hormones that help your pelvis and other muscles and tendons to relax. These hormones will affect the nipple so it goes inside. However, you don't need to worry, after a while you give birth, your body's hormones will stabilize again. Some people claim that their nipples will stick out by themselves so they can breastfeed comfortably.
If you are still having trouble breastfeeding the baby with the nipple inside, you should consult a doctor or lactation consultant to help the success of exclusive breastfeeding to your child.
