Contents:
- Medical Video: What Is Nipple Confusion? - Nurturing Mums (@Ciruciera)
- Is that baby nipple confused?
- What causes nipple confusion in infants?
- What should be done if your little one is confused with nipples?
- Will this affect your child?
Medical Video: What Is Nipple Confusion? - Nurturing Mums (@Ciruciera)
Maybe you've heard the term confused nipples. Yes, this condition sometimes occurs in newborns. Babies who experience confused nipples will find it difficult to suckle directly from the mother's nipple. So, what is the cause of the nipple confusion? Will all babies experience it?
Is that baby nipple confused?
A nipple confused baby is a condition that often occurs when the baby is used to and is comfortable drinking milk from the pacifier and then it is difficult to find and attach his mouth to the mother's nipple when feeding directly in the mother's breast. This usually happens when the baby is getting used to using a pacifier since he is under 4-6 weeks. At that time, your baby is still adapting to suckling on the mother's nipples,
Actually, every baby born has instinct how to suck and suckle from the nipple of her mother's breast. However, when he is given a pacifier, after that he will experience confused nipples. The reason is, suckling from the nipple is indeed more difficult, the baby must suck it hard enough so the milk can come out.
Therefore, when your baby is given a pacifier that is much easier to suck, the baby will feel comfortable. Well, when breast milk is returned directly through the nipple, the baby will feel distress and eventually experience confused nipples.
What causes nipple confusion in infants?
Some cases may occur because the baby's adaptation period when suckling from the nipple is disrupted, making him confused. However, in other cases, this can occur as a result of a problem or disorder when the baby feeds directly on the nipple.
For example, as a result of the baby not getting enough milk, which is usually caused by the amount of breast milk that is not enough, nipples abrasions or wounds, and breast channels that are blocked by breast milk. Other causes can also be caused by the condition of a baby who is weak, so it is unable to suck the milk from the nipple.
What should be done if your little one is confused with nipples?
First of all, you should first know the cause of confused nipples that occur in your child. If indeed this happens because he cannot attach his mouth properly to the nipple, then you must improve his position so that he is comfortable and able to get breast milk.
In addition, avoid using bottles first, so that your child can return to learning to suckle directly from the nipple. If indeed your child is accustomed to suckling from the mother's nipple, then giving ASI with the bottle occasionally doesn't matter anymore.
Will this affect your child?
When confused nipples occur in a long time, of course, will affect the health and growth and development. When that happens, it means that your child does not get the food and nutrients that he should get.
So, when he experiences this, you should not give up to give your baby ASI directly from the breast. Let your child adapt again and make sure that your breastfeeding position is correct, making it easier for the baby to suck the milk from the nipple. If necessary, consult the problem you are having with a lactation doctor.
