Nama : Firda Nurfadilah

3A Kebidanan STIKES Sukabumi

Pregnancy breast care tips

1. Wash your nipples. Viscous fluid passes through the breast since your fifth month of
pregnancy. It appears in the form of crust and the surrounding skin appears red. You
can avoid this by keeping your nipples clean, by rubbing them with a clean piece of
cloth.
2. Make sure not to use soap to clean nipples as it causes dryness and you might develop
cracks as well. Sesame or petroleum jelly is a good option to keep your nipples soft.
3. When you are bathing, pull your nipples with the forefinger and thumb. Be careful to
not scratch them with your nails. This exercise will facilitate milk extraction post
delivery.
4. You can massage your breasts while bathing with oil and water by rubbing them in
clockwise and anti-clock wise direction. Breast massage aids proper blood circulation.

Precautionary Measures :
To avoid discomfort of any sorts, make sure to follow the precautionary measures properly.
Here is what you need to do:
 Wash your breasts with clean water daily.
 Make sure to inspect your breasts on a regular basis.
 If you notice any changes or discomforts in your breasts, make sure to inform
your health care professional as early as possible.
 Do not keep your breasts damp as that might lead to cracks in the nipples