Is It Safe To Use Nipple Cream While Breastfeeding?


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Breastfeeding can be one of the most important experiences that can occur for a mom and for her baby. Not only is there evidence to suggest that breast milk is healthier for a baby than formula, the opportunity that breastfeeding presents to a mom and her baby in terms of bonding is something that can be significant as well. Yet, in the middle of this significant event can be some severely frustrating issues. Perhaps one of the most distressing problems that a woman may have with breastfeeding may have to do with nipple soreness. IT is true that there are many products such as nipple cream on the market that are designed to help with nipple soreness. Yet, many mothers may wonder if it is safe to use nipple cream while breastfeeding.

Generally speaking, nipple cream is a safe way that you can soothe your sore breasts while breastfeeding. There are several different sorts of nipple creams that have been designed an manufactured specifically to soothe sore breasts while breastfeeding. Some of these nipple creams may use lanolin, a common ingredient in hand and body lotions. In some circles, there is a concern (although studies have not proven conclusively that there is any specific evidence of this or danger in this) that lanolin may contain traces of pesticides. For this reason, some of the other nipple creams tend to go more toward an organic side of things, and rely more on things like cocoa butter, mango butter, shea butter, and herbs such as calendula. Generally speaking, you will want to check with the manufacturer to see if you will need to wipe off the nipple cream before you actually start to nurse.

If you are concerned about using nipple cream while you are breastfeeding, there are other alternatives. One common way to soothe sore breasts while breastfeeding is through the use of a compress. For centuries, there have been women that have used cabbage leaves to soothe their sore breasts while breastfeeding. This really is as simple as it sounds. You simply place cold cabbage leaves over your sore breasts, or even inside of your bra. It is no more complex than that. In addition to this sort of remedy, there are also a variety of compresses available that a woman can buy. Some of these rely on herbal ingredients, and can be used warm or cold. Some of these sorts of compresses are more along the lines of an ice pack, and use cold to numb the sore breasts.

The question of whether a given nipple cream may be safe to use while breastfeeding, then, depends somewhat on the individual nipple cream. Be sure to check with your health care provider if you have concern about specific products.



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