Abstract
Summary Nipple pain and nipple damage were studied in 287 mothers in the roomingin maternity wards of the Jefferson Hospital. Significantly more nipple trauma was found in mothers using alcohol, soap solution, or A and D concentrate on their nipples, as compared with the control group. Mothers using A and D ointment and hydrous lanolin had an incidence of pain and damage similar to the control group, although slightly less severe pain was noted. Number of feedings of the previous day, parity of the mother, experience of breast feeding a previous baby, and attitude toward lactation also were related to the occurrence of nipple trauma in the group studied.
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