In the previous two articles, the reasons for the mother and the baby were introduced respectively (see: Breastfeeding nipple headache, the solution see here!Pay attention to the mother, breastfeeding can be smooth and easy!See: Breastfeeding, nipple headache, may be caused by the baby, the solution see here!) ), resulting in nipple pain. In this article, I would like to introduce the nipple injury and pain caused by the improper use of some auxiliary tools.
These reasons are very common, but they are also easy to ignore.
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1. The breast pump is not suitable
After recommending the size of the breast pump/breast pump, many mothers have reported that I now feel that pumping is no longer a torment, and it is really much more comfortable.
The breast pump is not good to use, and if it is not used well, not only will the amount of milk expressed not be enough, but it will also make the nipple and areola edema and pain.
There are 3 points to look at when choosing and using a breast pump that suits you:
Point 1: The right size for the horn cover
Mothers know how to choose the size of the horn cover, but they often see that everyone chooses the inappropriate one. Either the nipple is "attached" to the duct (left below), or the nipple and more areolas are inside the duct (right, below). When the nipple on the left side is sucked, it will be painful because it rubs against the pipe. The right side is prone to edema and pain due to long-term negative pressure.
The size of the appropriate bell cover should be the middle of the picture below, which can cover the nipple and then there is a slight gap between the nipple and the pipe wall.
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How to choose the right size?
Measure the diameter of the widest part of the nipple +4mm, for example: the diameter of the widest part of the nipple is 20mm+4mm=24mm, then choose the diameter of 24mm.
How do you measure nipple diameter?
Measure the diameter of the nipple with a ruler? Wrong ×, it's too rough!
It should be wrapped around the thickest circle of the nipple with a string, and then divide this length by 3.14, and use the resulting data to match the size of the horn cover you need to buy.
The second point: the right pumping power
There is always a misconception that the bigger the gear, the better, and the bigger the milk, the easier it is to milk!
But the reality is: you don't feel pain, and the highest gear of comfort is the most suitable.
An important reason for affecting lactation is the production of oxytocin, which is more abundant when it is comfortable and pleasant. If you are trembling and worrying about pain, how can you have more milk?
The third point: the right time to use
The recommended journey time is 15 to 20 minutes. Contains time to rest the nipple. Because I keep sucking, it is really easy to suck for too long, and after edema, it is not only painful, but also less milk!
It's best to give your nipples a rest (release of negative pressure) every 3 minutes or so. It is also possible to take a break after the first milk shower.
Protect our delicate breasts so they can work better!
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2. Excessive use of milk collectors
Yes, it's one word different from a breast pump, as shown in the picture above:
There are two common styles:
The first is a collection device.
The second is the model with a negative pressure function (see figure below). The bottle can be squeezed with your fingers and the milk can be brought out by negative pressure.
However, we have mothers who do not play cards according to the routine, and have to use this kind of milk collector with negative pressure as a breast pump, which is prone to problems.
It is easy to make the nipple and areola edema and injury due to improper operation. Let's talk about the characteristics of this type of milk collector.
1. Originally, this kind of milk collector is a large wide-angle large opening design, by pressing the bottle, and then adsorbing the milk collector on the breast, the nipple areola has been sucked to bulge, giving a lot of negative pressure~ Then, to squeeze the bottle, the nipple and areola are even more forced.
2. The force is not easy to control, and if the force is a little greater, the chest will suffer.
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What to do?
The milk collector is inexpensive and convenient, and it is not a big problem to use it well.
For example:
1. It is mainly used as a "milk collection", as a collection device, rather than as a primary "milking".
2. If you want to use it as a milking device, you need to control the use time, and it is recommended to use it only when the milk array comes.
3. Control the strength when using, and when squeezing the bottle, the force must be gentle, gentle, and gentle. Remember the key point: feel comfortable to get milk.
The above three articles introduce the situations that will be encountered during lactation pain and provide solutions to them. Moms can compare with each other. If you have any questions or other questions, you can contact me~