Patient's question:
Baby born 11 days ago. Squeeze the nipples? My child was born 11 days ago. My mother-in-law said the baby's nipples need to be squeezed. My mother-in-law said her other children's nipples were squeezed. It's necessary not to squeeze. I don't know if what my mother-in-law said is right. Previous treatment and effectiveness: None. Regardless of what kind of assistance: Female baby born 11 days ago. Squeeze the nipples?Doctor's answer:
Pushing newborns' breasts not only will never change the condition of inverted nipples but will also damage the milk ducts, leading to mastitis. In severe cases, it can cause sepsis, harming the infant's soul.Advice: Due to outdated customs, some people believe that newborns' nipples should be pushed, especially for girls. They think that if the nipples are not pushed, the child will become a "blind nipple" in the future and will not be able to change diapers. This is a highly incorrect and unscientific practice. On the contrary, pushing the nipples may destroy milk duct function or cause complete twisting of the nipples.