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Breastfeeding Guidance

Breastfeeding solutions

Breastfeeding solutions

Here are some common concerns that breastfeeding moms sometimes encounter and solutions to help minimize discomfort. Call your physician or lactation educator if your breast is sore and hot, has an area of spreading redness, or if your temperature is over 100° F.

Hard and swollen breasts

  • Express a little milk (by hand or pump) if your breasts are too full for your baby to latch on.
  • Take a hot shower or place a warm, wet cloth on breasts to relieve pain.
  • Use cold packs between feedings to limit swelling.

Sore or cracked nipples

  • Allow your nipples to air dry.
  • Avoid alcohol-based lotions.

Plugged milk ducts

  • Offer the sore breast first and encourage your baby to feed longer on that side.
  • Massage the area between feedings.
  • Take a hot shower or apply a warm, wet cloth to the area before breastfeeding.

Difficulty latching on

  • Try different feeding positions.
  • Make sure your baby takes enough of your nipple and areola into her mouth.

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