Journal of midwifery & women's health
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J Midwifery Womens Health · May 2000
ReviewNipple pain in breastfeeding women: causes, treatment, and prevention strategies.
This article identifies problems and conditions that contribute to nipple pain during lactation and that may lead to early cessation or noninitiation of breastfeeding. Signs and symptoms of poor latch-on and positioning, oral anomalies, and suckling disorders are reviewed. ⋯ Comfort measures for sore nipples and current treatment recommendations for nipple wound healing are discussed. Suggestions are made for incorporating in-depth breastfeeding content into midwifery education programs.