Your breasts need very little extra care other than what you
normally would do in a daily shower or bath. Avoid soap
on your nipples as it may remove the protective secretions
from the Montgomery glands. Drying soaps may encourage
the development of cracks. A key way to keep your nipples
healthy is ensuring that your baby has a deep latch at every
breastfeeding. The routine use of creams and ointments is
unnecessary unless they are prescribed by your physician.
After each feeding, express a small amount of breastmilk
onto your nipples and let them air dry. If you choose to wear
breast pads in your bra between feedings, change the pads
frequently and use cotton or cloth pads.
