Babies who aren’t latched well may protect themselves from forceful letdown reflexes by pinching off the nipple. If a baby has a shallow latch, they may also nurse more frequently. This is because they aren’t getting as much milk at each breast-feeding session. If you like this product you may also like the My Expert Midwife No Harm Nipple Balm, for breastfeeding Soak the nipples in a small bowl of this warm saline solution for about one minute after breast-feeding. Make sure to wash your hands before gently applying a few drops of breast milk to your nipples. Allow the milk to air-dry before covering up. There are two frequent causes of traumatized nipples: poor latch at the breast and suction trauma as a result of improper positioning.

Midwife-developed 100% natural nipple cream for breast feeding with highest medical grade lanolin cream - soothes breastfeeding painBe sure to make a fresh supply of saline solution daily to reduce the chances of bacterial contamination. If your baby doesn’t seem to like the taste of the dried solution, rinse your nipples before feeding.

Hannah: As a breastfeeding peer support worker I have reccomended this to all my new mums! It's small, light, easy to pop in your baby bag and handbag (I actually bought two more) and no matter what temperature its perfect consistency means it is soothing. These natural ingredients can harden in cold temperatures, so stand the pump on a radiator or in hot water for 10 minutes and the contents will soften again Jen: If you are looking for fast and effective relief for sore nipples this is ideal - easy to use, mess free and doesn’t need to be washed off between feeds. This product helped me continue with my breastfeeding journey. As an added bonus, it can also soothe nappy rash and even be used as a lip balm (in emergencies given the higher price).Using slightly larger nappies for a few days, so there’s a bit of a gap to avoid chafing and so the skin on baby’s bottom can breathe as it heals La Leche League International notes that, in other cases, a baby will pinch their mother’s nipple because of anatomical issues, including a: If you like this product you may also like the My Expert Midwife No Harm Bum Balm for baby’s bottom My Expert Midwife No Harm Nipple Balm - 100% Natural Nipple Cream - Moisturising Breast Cream for New Mums - 30ml Description