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 Managements:

 Provide warm compresses to resolve tissue reaction; may cause increased milk

production and worsen symptoms.

 May apply cold compresses to decrease tissue metabolism and milk

production.

 Continue breast feeding with appropriate and correct feeding position , may

have patient stop breast-feeding (controversial).

 Massage of the breast.

 Wear a well-fitting bra.

 Avoid wash breast with soap.

 Eat well balanced diet (Vitamin C)

 Increase fluid intake

 Antibiotic medications as (Cloxacillin , Cephalosporin)

 Analgesia to relieve pain

Cracked Nipple

 Fissured nipple occurs in about half of the nursing mothers at one time or

another. Nipple tenderness and soreness are usually the result of trauma and

irritation.

Causes:

• Improper antenatal care.

• Improper technique of breastfeeding.

• Unnecessary prolonged lactation.

• Flat or large size nipple → excoriation

• The use of irritating substances e.g., soaps, lotions.

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