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How to Treat Sore Nipples from Breastfeeding

August 13, 2015 By Joanna Jana Laznicka 1 Comment

Treat Sore Nipples from Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, although a natural function, is often a learned skill.

Just like walking which is another human natural function, breastfeeding requires time, patience and perseverance to be mastered. Nipple discomfort, soreness, pain and bleeding are often associated with the first few weeks of breastfeeding and many of the affected mothers will discontinue breastfeeding by the third week of their child’s life. In fact, nipple pain is the top reason mothers discontinue breastfeeding during the first weeks of their baby’s life.

Professional lactation support can help initiate and continue breastfeeding and it is important to participate in a class, usually offered by local hospitals or birthing centers, that focuses on breastfeeding education prior to your baby’s birth.

There are a many factors that can lead to sore, cracked and bleeding nipples and it is important to seek professional guidance when the pain becomes unbearable. It is equally important to start treating the wounds before they become too painful and prevent you from breastfeeding or even pumping breast-milk.

Most Common Reasons for Nipple Pain During Breastfeeding

  1. “Expected Pain”

Nipples are a sensitive part of our bodies and are not used to the amount of stress they are subject to after the birth of a child.

This is usually recognized as a discomfort or soreness that subsides after the first 30 to 60 seconds of a breastfeeding session and eases up considerably after the milk lets down and flows freely. The “normal” nipple pain is expected to peak around day 4 or 5 and eases slowly after that with most women being pain free by the time their baby is 2 weeks old.

  1. Baby’s Positioning at the Breast

Although some babies seem to come into the world already knowing how to latch on and breastfeed correctly, for most mothers and babies it is a learning process.

If the baby’s position during a breastfeeding session is not optimal the pain might persist throughout the entire feeding or even in-between feedings. It is imperative that you seek help from a Certified Lactation Consultant or a Health Care Provider that is knowledgeable in breastfeeding in order to identify and correct the problem.

  1. Improper Latch

Not only does the mother need to learn the ropes of breastfeeding, so does her offspring. Remember, this is a learning process for both mother and child. With every feeding the baby and mother will learn what works best for them and will become more effective at breastfeeding. As the baby grows, his/her mouth will be able to open wider, hold in more of the areola and suck more efficiently.

How to Prevent and Ease Nipple Pain with Amorini – Silver Nipple Soothers™

Silver has been used in medicine as a natural antibiotic since before the discovery of engineered antibiotics and its uses in modern medicine are extensive. From Silver enforced bandages and creams for wound healing support, to Silver medical instruments in the operating room and Silver coated breathing devices, Silver has been trusted by medical professionals to help prevent infections and speed the healing process in wounds and burns.

Popular in Italy and throughout Europe, these Silver nipple cups have been helping mothers breastfeed pain-free for decades and only recently they have been made available to mothers in North American with Amorini Silver Nipple Soothers™

Uses of the Amorini Silver Nipple SoothersTM:

  1. Prevent Soreness And Cracking from Occurring

Start using the Amorini Silver Nipple Soothers™ soon after the first breastfeeding session. Allow for a drop or two of milk to pull into the Silver cups. This will help maintain moisture on the skin and prevent it from cracking.

  1. How to Treat Sore Nipples from BreastfeedingProtect The Skin Between Breastfeeding Sessions

Insert the cups between your nipple and the bra after each feeding session in order to maintain moisture on the nipples and to protect them from chaffing on garments.

  1. Speed The Healing Process For Cracked and Bleeding Nipples

Scientists have found that Silver has the ability to interrupt the bacterial cells from forming the links necessary to their survival and growth.

Using the Silver Nipple Soothers on already damaged nipples will help prevent bacterial and viral infections from occurring and will help speed the healing process.

Although there are many challenges for breastfeeding mothers, experts agree that nipple pain, infection, and irritation are the most problematic.  Unlike other remedies like lanoline creams, balms and ointments, Amorini Silver Nipple Soothers™ leave no residue on the skin, they are completely reusable, and if properly cleaned, they can be passed on to another mother when you no longer need them. They are 100% natural (made of 925 ‰ Silver), easy to use, and are helping mothers all over the world to breastfeed successfully.  They also make for a unique Baby Shower gift for mother’s who are expecting.

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Filed Under: Healthy and Happy Tagged With: Pregnancy

A Prenatal Yoga Teacher’s Take on The Importance of Health and Fitness in Modern Pregnancy

February 25, 2015 By Desi Bartlett MS CPT E-RYT Leave a Comment

Prenatal Yoga AdvicePrenatal health and fitness is a relatively young field of study. In fact, the first published studies on the effect of maternal health from exercise were performed in the 1980s. This means that before then, many women were encouraged to take it really easy, or even stop exercising throughout the duration of their pregnancies. My philosophy is completely different from the days of old. As a mother of two, I know that labor and delivery can be one of the most challenging athletic events in life, and we must prepare ourselves to rise to the challenge.

During pregnancy, our blood volume increases significantly, and it is common to feel like you are huffing and puffing up event the shortest flight of stairs. The reason for this is because in addition to added weight, the cardiovascular system has more work. As a prenatal yoga teacher, I encourage the pregnant goddesses (yes, I love to call expectant moms that), to follow a few basic guidelines in order to feel strong and empowered throughout pregnancy, and beyond.

Prenatal Yoga Tips1.) Breathe slowly and deeply. The pregnant body requires more oxygen for mama and baby.

2.) Hydrate properly with clean, healthy sources of alkaline water. I like Essentia Water because it has electrolytes that can help to stave off leg cramps (Charlie horses).

3.) Get your heart rate up safely by using the perceived rate to exertion scale. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest, try to keep your exercise level of intensity at or close to a 7.

4.) Use your warmup as an energy test. If after 6 minutes of movement you are feeling great, it is a clear indicator that movement is a great choice for that day. If after the first few minutes you feel sluggish or very nauseous, it is clear feedback from the body to take it a little bit easier that day.

5.) Enjoy safe core work. This is obviously not the time for crunches or any type of constriction in the core, but exercises like modified plank, and side plank are safe and very effective for increasing the strength in the muscles that help to support your beautiful baby.

6.) Endurance is important but so are short bursts of activity. Labor and delivery requires short bursts of power to push effectively, and then there is respite between the contractions. Nature’s cycle of labor and delivery parallels interval training. When preparing for labor and delivery, try a workout that has a few short burst of intensity, like speed walking combined with slower walking, or walking up stairs combined with walking on a flat surface. Your body will adapt to the new challenge and you can call on this type of endurance and power on the birth-day of your baby.

7.) Stay centered. Your baby can feel your every emotion. When you are anxious or out of sorts, your adrenals squirt out the stress hormone adrenaline, and there is a stress response. We cannot avoid all stress, but we can reframe small daily stressors as something that we can easily navigate, we might just need a few extra minutes to do so. The example that comes to mind is traffic. If you are driving in heavy traffic, and you start to get stressed, enjoy some slow steady breaths, and do a little progressive relaxation from your feet up to your head. Your body and your baby will benefit.

8.) Practice Yoga. Yoga is a wonderful gift to both mama and baby. Yoga helps with strength, flexibility, and a feeling of ease in the body. This type of mindful practice also allows a really sweet opportunity to bond with your baby. As you move into postures, imagine love and light surrounding you and your baby.


Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: Pregnancy

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