Patient's question:
Breastfeeding, I was bitten by the baby these two days. May I ask what is the best way to handle this? What precautions should be noted?Doctor's answer:
1. Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning: If the nipple has been bitten by the baby, you can try cleaning the injured nipple with hydrogen peroxide, which is very effective. This is because the microorganisms in the baby's mouth may affect wound healing, so it is recommended to use hydrogen peroxide for disinfection after each feeding. Hydrogen peroxide is very safe and inexpensive, and its decomposition products after disinfection are oxygen and water, which are not irritating to the baby and mother. Additionally, it is not as painful as you might imagine; it just feels a little uncomfortable.2. Control the Baby's Feeding Time: Nipples can easily become chapped when soaked in the baby's saliva for a long time, so the feeding time should not be too long. Generally, 15-20 minutes is a good duration.