"Nipple ointment" refers to a type of cream or lotion that is applied to the nipple area, usually to soothe irritation or treat discomfort, such as cracked or sore nipples experienced by breastfeeding women.
Full definition
This
triple nipple ointment is made up of three ingredients: an antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory, and an anti-fungal.
Baby Nipple Soother is a natural and
organic nipple ointment that is safe and gentle for your baby, while still providing powerful properties from healing herbs.
Simply apply the diluted liquid on the nipples, then apply the all purpose
nipple ointment prescribed by your midwife after each feeding.
That
includes nipple ointments, nursing tops and bras, a hospital - grade pump rental, pumping accessories and bras, nursing pads, and more.
Sometimes nipple ointments such as Lansinoh ™, Purlan ™ and others can be very useful for mild to moderate pain, but fixing the latch is still the best treatment.
When you do pump you can lubricate your pump with lanolin or any
other nipple ointment so that there wont be any friction.
1 Use an
approved nipple ointment on your nipple area and areola and to the inner rim of the thimble before applying the Niplette.
There may be storage bags, bottles, labels, breast flanges, clips and
nipple ointment.
And a good all purpose
nipple ointment will help more.
For information on «all purpose
nipple ointment», gentian violet, grapefruit seed extract, vitamin B6, nifedipine, and nitroglycerin paste, and fluconazole, see the handout Handout 3a: Sore Nipples 2005, or the handouts Handout 6: Using Gentian Violet 2005 and Handout 20: Fluconazole.
We believe that gentian violet (combined with «all purpose
nipple ointment», see Handout 3b: Treatment for Sore Nipples and Sore Breasts 2005) is the best treatment of nipple soreness due to Candida albicans for the breastfeeding mother.
Our first approach to treating these infections is gentian violet (Handout 6: Using Gentian Violet 2005) plus all purpose
nipple ointment and sometimes grapefruit seed extract (see Handout 3b: Treatment for Sore Nipples and Sore Breasts and Handout C: Candida Protocol).
One treatment option is All - Purpose
Nipple Ointment.
Nipple creams and ointments such as purified medical grade lanolin, Dr. Jack's All Purpose
Nipple Ointment, or an all - natural organic herbal product that is safe for nursing mothers, may be useful to moisturize, soothe, and heal your dry, cracked, sore nipples.
There are some products such as medical grade lanolin or Dr. Jack Newman's All Purpose
Nipple Ointment (APNO) that are soothing and helpful.
Ointments: With a baby, I use two kids of ointments frequently —
nipple ointment and diaper ointment.
Let dry a few seconds and then apply the all purpose
nipple ointment.
ALL PURPOSE
NIPPLE OINTMENT This nipple ointment formula was developed by Dr. Jack Newman.
APNO (All Purpose
Nipple Ointment) works especially well with Gentian Violet (see above).
And seriously, there are moms who get prescriptions for Jack Newman's All Purpose
Nipple Ointment (APNO) that includes antibiotics and steroids just in case?
But, if you develop dry, cracked, sore nipples, or you live in a dry climate, certain creams and ointments, such as purified medical grade lanolin or Dr. Jack Newman's All - Purpose
Nipple Ointment, may help to moisturize, soothe, and heal them.
One popular sore nipple remedy is Dr. Jack Newman's All - Purpose
Nipple Ointment.
We believe that gentian violet (combined with «all purpose
nipple ointment», see Treatments for Problems handout # 24) is the best treatment of nipple soreness due to Candida albicans for the breastfeeding mother.
Be careful of the all purpose
nipple ointment (APNO) though, it does contain a steroid which should only be used very sparingly, never for longer than two weeks, in the smallest amount possible that is still effective, and it can delay wound healing — so be even more cautious if you have open wounds on your nipples.
She recommended APNO (all purpose
nipple ointment) which a pharmacist has to mix but you don't need a prescription for.
Another good tip is that if you are pumping a lot and the plastic from the flange is making your breast uncomfortable, you can coat the flange lightly with some expressed milk,
nipple ointment, coconut oil, or olive oil.
Sometimes a «good - for - all - things - don't - know - why - it - works»
nipple ointment can also be very useful.
We call
our nipple ointment «all purpose» since it contains ingredients that help deal with multiple causes or aggravating factors of sore nipples.
Please note that the «all - purpose
nipple ointment» is a stop gap measure only and that the definitive treatment of sore nipples is to help the baby latch on as well as possible.
Due to popular demand, Sheepish Grins has put out a special solid lanolin specifically for use as
a nipple ointment.
2) All - Purpose
Nipple Ointment (APNO): This requires a prescription and a compounding pharmacy, but it's worth hassling a pediatrician, OB or a nurse practitioner (my LC was one) for it.
It's called Jack Newmans all purpose
nipple ointment.
These ointments can be used for any cause of nipple soreness («all purpose
nipple ointments»), not just for Candida (yeast).
(See Handout 3b: Treatment for Sore Nipples and Sore Breasts 2005 under «all purpose
nipple ointment»).
In the first days and weeks, new mothers may experience nipple soreness, which can be eased by applying breast milk or
nipple ointment.
«I have seen many moms get relief using Dr. Jack Newman's All Purpose
Nipple Ointment (APNO), which is a compound that needs to be mixed at your pharmacy.
Ask your nurses if there are any samples available and you may find yourself loaded up with diaper creams,
nipple ointments, breastfeeding pads, and more.
Generally weighing in at 5 pounds or less, electric pumps come with carrying cases and often include bottles along with accessories like storage bags, clips, labels, and
nipple ointment.
ALL PURPOSE
NIPPLE OINTMENT This nipple ointment formula was developed by Dr. Jack Newman.