Proper Breast Care for Postpartum Women
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Proper Breast Care for Postpartum Women
Women in the postpartum period, especially nursing mothers, should wash their breasts with a liquid antibacterial soap such as Dial at least once per day to prevent mastitis, a very painful infection of the breast tissue. Wearing a clean, supportive bra is also a necessity.
Comments
5/22/2009 10:59:08 AMBethany Simeone, RN said:
Washing the nipples with soap and water daily actually dries them out, making the nipples and tissue around the breast more likely to crack with nursing, which provides bacteria an easy entry into the body. Current recommendations are to avoid washing the nipples or breast area.
5/22/2009 11:02:45 AM
Bethany Simeone, RN said:
Washing the nipples with soap and water daily actually dries them out, making the nipples and tissue around the breast more likely to crack with nursing, which provides bacteria an easy entry into the body. Current recommendations are to avoid washing the nipples or breast area after every breastfeeding. Washing one's body in the shower as normal is sufficient.
