Post Date October, 06 2023
Nipple recession is not uncommon in daily life. Its occurrence not only affects normal breastfeeding, but also endangers women's health. We must rectify it as soon as possible to prevent serious situations.
The hazards of nipple retraction
1. The probability of mastitis and breast tumors increases: If the mother's milk cannot be discharged smoothly, the milk accumulates in the nipple, which can easily block the milk ducts, leading to acute mastitis and breast abscess. If the mother does not breastfeed, the probability of developing breast tumors will increase.
2. Affects chest aesthetics: nipple retraction affects chest aesthetics and affects body aesthetics.
3. The possibility of areola and nipple inflammation: The nipple often falls, the nipple cannot be cleaned, secretions and pollutants accumulate on the nipple for a long time, and the nipple areola becomes inflamed. Severe individuals may experience chronic inflammation such as bleeding and erosion.
4. Nipple recession seriously affects breastfeeding: whether the nipple is flat, recession, or inverted, postpartum breastfeeding is difficult. Abnormal nipple development, especially nipple retraction, affects the content and attraction of newborns, making it difficult to breastfeed postpartum or unable to breastfeed. At the same time, due to the inability of the baby to contact the mother's nipples, milk cannot be sucked out, and newborns are prone to dehydration and fever. Women with inverted nipples may develop larger breasts during pregnancy, causing them to secrete enlarged breasts, leading to further deterioration of inverted nipples. Women may give up breastfeeding due to their own shortcomings.
5. Nipple retraction affects infant health and postpartum recovery: infants cannot breastfeed, which affects infant development and health.
6. Impact on sexual life: The nipple is a very important sexual sensitive point for women, and many women's sexual desire is achieved through nipple stimulation. If the nipple is sunken, it is difficult to exert effective sexual stimulation and can also affect male sexual desire.
7. Impact on patients' mental health: long-term anxiety, lack of confidence in one's own body, and serious impact on women's mental health.
Correction of nipple retraction
1. Regular traction: Adolescence is an important period for breast development and correction of nipple retraction. Frequent nipple pulling can increase the protrusion of the breasts and the support of the surrounding skin, exerting a shaping effect. When the self stretching effect is not obvious, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor at the hospital and learn to use nipple retraction correction devices for treatment. If the correction is ineffective, surgery can also be used for correction. Choosing a reputable hospital for surgery is simple.
2. Pay attention to clothing: Close fitting underwear should be made of cotton and frequently washed. When there are signs of redness or cracks in the nipples under sunlight, underwear should be steamed and disinfected to prevent infection. Girls should not use bras too early, and the age of wearing a bra is generally between 16 and 17 years old.
3. Prevention of compression: Underwear and bra should be appropriate and not too tight. For girls with larger breasts, it is even more important to pay attention to the looseness of the breasts. For girls with prone habits, it is necessary to correct them in a timely manner to prevent nipples from being compressed and to avoid exacerbating the degree of nipple retraction.
4. Protection of nipples: Pregnant women with inverted nipples should pay special attention to nipple health and hygiene after delivery. For those with mild sunken nipples, increase the frequency of inhalation for the baby appropriately, while protecting the nipples. Pay attention to cleaning after breastfeeding to prevent infection. When nipple redness and swelling occur, immediate medical attention should be sought to prevent mastitis.
5. Negative pressure method: The needle tube is wrapped around the nipple, and a small wine cup is used to hold the nipple, a cloth strap is used to hold it, a cupping jar is used to suck outward, and a plastic jar is used to hold around the nipple, which is also attractive and plays a cupping role.
6. Attraction therapy: After pregnancy, use a suction device to attract the nipple several times a day, using negative pressure to promote nipple expansion.
7. Nipple corrector: Nipple corrector can treat flat or concave nipples.
