What do cracked nipples look like, and can Ayurveda help heal them naturally? - #16719
Ever since I started breastfeeding my newborn, I’ve been dealing with a lot of discomfort in my breasts. At first, it was just soreness, which I thought was normal, but after a few weeks, I noticed sharp pain while nursing. Then I saw that the skin around my nipples had become dry, red, and there were tiny cuts forming. I didn’t know if this was normal, so I searched online for what do cracked nipples look like, and I realized that what I’m experiencing matches exactly—dryness, slight bleeding, and peeling skin around the nipple. It’s getting to the point where breastfeeding is painful, and I’m scared that if it gets worse, I might not be able to continue nursing my baby. The doctor recommended some ointments, but I’m hesitant to use chemicals since my baby is feeding directly from my breasts. I want something more natural and safe. That’s why I started looking into Ayurveda. Does Ayurveda offer natural remedies for healing cracked nipples? Are there herbal oils or treatments that can soothe the skin without causing harm to the baby? Also, does Ayurveda suggest any dietary changes to keep the skin nourished and prevent nipple dryness? If anyone has used Ayurvedic treatments for cracked nipples, I’d love to know what worked. Should I try ghee, coconut oil, or some specific Ayurvedic herbs to speed up healing? I want to keep breastfeeding, but I need a solution before the pain gets unbearable.
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