Natural home remedies for Sore Nipples - Breast Feeding Discomfort - 2
8. Almond oil
Sore and cracked nipples can also be
prevented by regularly applying olive oil, sweet almond oil, Comfrey ointment,
or lanolin. Applying any of these substances during the second half of your pregnancy
and during the starting of the nursing period will minimize the chapping and
cracking.
Ensure that you do not use cologne,
deodorant, or powder on your nipples or breasts. Also, avoid washing your
nipples with soap since it exacerbates chapping and cracking.
9. Aloe vera
The ubiquitous aloe vera gel is also
soothing and soft for sore nipples. Cut open a leaf from an aloe vera plant and
remove the sticky get. Gently apply it to sore and cracked nipples.
10. Personal hygiene
Personal hygiene is also important to
help prevent sore nipples. Change your bra every day and wear clean and soft
bras only. When washing your bras, choose mild detergents in favor of harsh
ones that contain chemicals which will irritate your skin, leading to sore
nipples.
11. Chamomile tea
Another technique that can be tried at
home for sore nipples is chamomile tea bags. Soak some tea bags in hot water
for a while. After removing them from the water, allow them to cool down to
tolerable temperature. Wring the teabags to remove excess water. Now, place the
wet teabags on your nipples to soothe them. Remember to wash the nipples with
tepid water before feeding.
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12. Hot compress
A habit that will help in treating sore
nipples is to dab a hot towel on them every day. Before feeding, soak a soft and
clean towel in lukewarm water. Wring out the extra water and place it like a
hot compress on your nipples for 15 minutes. This method should be used every
day.
13. Rubbing alcohol
Sore nipples can be treated by using
rubbing alcohol. Using a clean sponge, apply some rubbing alcohol on your
nipples. After some time, wash with water.
14. Vitamin C
Increase your intake of vitamin C, eat
foods loaded with vitamin C such as oranges, lemons, limes, guavas, kiwis,
strawberries, papaya, acerola cherries, black currant, melons, amalaki fruits
etc. Consume vegetables like kale, broccoli, mustard greens, bell peppers,
parsley, brussels sprouts, dark leafy greens etc. You can also take vitamin C
supplements but consult your doctor before using it.
15. Basil
Leaves
Basil leaves have excellent healing properties
which help you cure many kinds of skin problems and infections, including sore
nipples. This green or dark green herb speeds up the healing process of sore
nipples and also gives you relief from cracks, dryness, pain and bleeding.
1.
Take cup of fresh
basil leaves and wash them in the water to remove dirt.
2.
Then grind these
leaves into a paste, you can add 1 teaspoon of honey to this paste.
3.
Apply this basil
paste on the nipples for 30 minutes.
4.
Or wash off the
application before feeding your baby.
5.
Follow this remedy
3-4 times a day for fast healing.
The home remedies mentioned above are
effective, simple, absolutely safe, and popularly used by women all over the
world to treat sore and chapped nipples.
