I have been told by local LCs here in England that they are seeing quite a
lot of damaged nipples with an infection. Obviously the wound is bathed in
breastmilk but somehow there is the infection still, which needs to go
before healing can happen . On a personal basis one to one I think some
mums over here are having the suggestion made to wash once a day with mild
soap, carefully drying then moisturising the abrasion , on the grounds that
this will heal quicker than an infected one. If a mum with such an
infection cannot get to see a doc quickly for treatment it is thought
better to use simple home remedies such as a daily gentle wash with a bit
of soap followed by moisturising until she can get treatment
An alternative suggestion sometimes given is washing instead in slightly
salty water, followed by moisturising with something bland. Vaseline , or
jelonet is used by some hospitals here instead of purified lanolin, this
is not liked by some as it exposes the baby to too much of something
which isn't meant to be ingested, but some don't like the lanolin , it's
what individual mothers get on with I suppose, and helping them understand
the reason for what is being suggested. So she would know not to use it on
the nipple which is not damaged [if the other one isn't].
I understand that calendula [in ointment for example or in tincture
diluted as a rinse] is so healing that it is not advised for use on
nipples unless they are wholly free of infection, has anyone come across
this?
Helen
England
> Subject: Re: mild soap?
>
> Morgan's right - we don't put soap on wounded nipples here, and I
> have never heard of anyone being told to do it....the opposite, in
> fact, as soap can be drying, de-moisturising the skin.
>
> If people ask what to apply, they're usually told to use a
> proprietary preparation....personally, I am not keen on Vaseline,
> though, as apart from its contents (yuk), it is very sticky and
> doesn't get soft and spreadable enough.
>
> Heather Welford Neil
> NCT bfc, tutor, UK
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