Abstract
Nipple-areola complex macro photography to test skin hydration and cracked nipples in breastfeeding women
Highlights
The human female’s nipple-areola complex (NAC) is of particular interest towards its crucial role in the natural progression of the birth to breastfeeding continuum [1]
Sore cracked nipples are an early common problem into breastfeeding, with an incidence ranging from 11% to 96%, and can be so severe as to lead to extreme nipple pain and premature weaning [5,6]
One of the most common causes of damaged nipples is NAC dryness and this can usually be corrected if the suggestions of breastfeeding experts are followed [7]
Summary
The human female’s nipple-areola complex (NAC) is of particular interest towards its crucial role in the natural progression of the birth to breastfeeding continuum [1]. When newborns latch on to the breast, mothers often experience pain which is caused by all or parts of the nipple being pulled into the baby’s mouth [5]. One of the most common causes of damaged nipples is NAC dryness and this can usually be corrected if the suggestions of breastfeeding experts are followed [7]. The NAC is repeatedly exposed to the rough treatment and wet environment of the infant’s mouth; after feedings mothers may not use the best hydration technique to protect nipple’ skin barrier, and mother’s clothing between feedings may not permit sustained hydration. Appropriate hydration is fundamental in preventing nipple-areola skin barrier damage and cracking nipples
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