Cracked Nipples - Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Concerns: How to Alleviate Cracked Nipples?

By Susan Black

What Causes Cracked Nipples?



There are several causes of sore nipples which can lead to them cracking.  These include:



• Poor attachment (latch) of the baby at the breast



• If you’re suffering from thrush



• Tongue tie in your baby



• Excessive pumping



• Using a soap which irritates or dries your skin

What are the Complications of…

Susan Black
Susan Black

Susan Black is a UK based mother to a beautiful toddler, writer and self-confessed baby sling addict! She is a great believer in, and advocate of, attachment parenting, breastfeeding and babywearing. In her spare time she runs a sling meet, where she helps parents in her area learn to safely carry their babies. Her hobbies are baking, geocaching and arts and crafts. You can find Susan here on Momtastic, and at her Facebook page.

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