![]() Take your baby off and let them re-latch to your breast. If the attachment feels uncomfortable after 30 seconds, break your baby’s suction by putting your finger in the corner of their mouth. ![]() If you are not sure, ask for help from a health professional. Make sure the way your baby latches to your breast is correct. Poor attachment is a key cause of sore nipples. Express some milk to soften the areola to lubricate the nipple. Apply a warm washer to the breast and gently massage or express to help milk flow. Wash your hands and sit in a comfortable position and try to relax. How to manage sore nipples Before putting baby to the breast Once you have got the hang of it, breastfeeding can be enjoyable and should not be painful. Ensure the nipple and much (or all) of the areola and some surrounding breast are in your baby’s mouth.Īfter a few rapid gulps, your baby should start to suck and swallow in a regular rhythm.Support your baby to move to where they are trying to go - towards your nipple. Bring your baby’s head to your breast, not the breast to baby’s head.Position your baby so the first contact point is their chin on your areola - the coloured area around your nipple.If you are sitting up, lift your breast slightly so it does not press on your baby’s chin. If you are lying down, let your baby’s cheek rest against your breast.Position your baby’s chest against your chest, with their mouth and nose facing your nipple. Make sure you are sitting or lying comfortably.How to get baby to attach to your breast correctly If you do not correct your baby’s latch, your nipples could be damaged, which causes problems like mastitis (infections). Try to make sure your baby’s mouth is attached correctly for suckling from the very first breastfeed. ![]() This pain usually lasts about half a minute while baby first draws your nipple into their mouth. If you have sore nipples, it may be that your baby isn’t attaching properly to your breast. Over time, the discomfort and sensitivity should resolve. They may sting, burn, ache or feel tender. It is normal for your breasts to become more sensitive in the first weeks after you have given birth. ![]() As a new mother, you may find it could take a few days or weeks to adapt to the strong suck of a healthy baby on your breasts. ![]()
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