Eczema and nipple fissures in nursing mothers: Prevention and treatment


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The advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding are unquestionable. All healthy mothers are recommended to breastfeed their baby even if this puts to certain inconveniences, such as discomfort or pain during the first days of feeding. These problems most commonly disappear a few days later and breastfeeding ceases to hurt. However, incorrect breastfeeding sometimes results in nipple fissures. The preventive measures against the latter include the observance of the breastfeeding rules, proper nipple care, and the application of wound-healing creams based on natural components.

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Irina I. Ryumina

Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia

Email: i_ryumina@oparina4.ru
PhD, MD, the head of neonates pathology department

Victor L. Tyutyunik

Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia

Email: tioutiounnik@mail.ru
PhD, MD, the head of the obstetric observation department

Natalia E. Kan

Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia

Email: n_kan@oparina4.ru
PhD, MD, the head

Victor V. Zubkov

Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia

Email: v_zubkov@oparina4.ru
PhD, MD, the head of neonatology and pediatrics department

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