How to let the child feed with inverted nipple

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Nipple can not protrude, but inward depression, known as inverted nipple. In this case, many mothers will panic, because the inverted nipple makes it difficult for the baby to suck milk, and it will not absorb nutrition. Now let's take a look at how to let the mother with inverted nipples feed the baby.

How to let the child feed with inverted nipple

1. Correct nipple depression in time during pregnancy. It is generally recommended to correct nipple depression as soon as possible instead of waiting for lactation. Pregnancy is a good time to correct nipple depression. At this time, the increase of estrogen and progesterone in the body, the development of glandular duct and acinus in the breast, the enlargement and softening of the breast, the pigmentation of areola and the erection of nipple are better under the guidance of professional medical personnel Effective corrective actions.

2. Pull the nipple before each lactation. If the nipple is too short and too small, the mother needs to constantly correct it before feeding. You can refer to the following two methods: first, pinch the nipple with the thumb, index finger and middle finger, pull it outward, at least one second each time, about 300 times each time, at least four times a day, before feeding. The second is to use the breast pump to attract the nipple, sucking the nipple for about half a minute each time, 5-10 times in a row, at least twice a day.

3. Build up the confidence of breast-feeding. Some mothers with sunken nipples often have varying degrees of anxiety when they face the difficulty of breast-feeding. At this time, mothers should build up their confidence of breast-feeding and actively face breast-feeding. Because the baby sucks most of the areola instead of the nipple, the mother should let the baby touch the breast as soon as possible. When feeding, gently clamp the middle finger and index finger above the areola to make the nipple protrude as much as possible and prevent the breast from blocking the baby's nostrils. Mother can also try different breast-feeding position, can help the nipple stand better, more convenient breast-feeding.

matters needing attention

Mothers with inverted nipples can try the above method. Mom needs to calm down before she asks the doctor what to do. There is also the breast-feeding posture should be correct, because incorrect posture may also lead to the baby can not suck out.