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Coconut oil for breastfeeding nipples
Let’s be real. Breastfeeding can sometimes be very difficult when you are learning how to properly hold your baby.
Coconut oil is a great way to keep them moist and prevent them from breaking down.
Coconut Oil for Cracked Breasts
If you’re already at the point where your nipples are broken, stay calm and grab some coconut oil.
Although there is no way to “cure” them right away, you can apply coconut oil to prevent dryness and reduce pain. Since coconut oil is a natural product, you don’t have to worry about chemicals or anything else you might find in the products on the market.
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coconut oil refined or unrefined when breastfeeding?
You can use both when it comes to breastfeeding. Unrefined coconut oil simply means that it has not been processed.
use coconut oil on your breast pump
Did you know that you can use coconut oil on your breast pump to relieve friction between the pump and the nipples?
It can make pumping a lot easier and you can get more milk out because of it!
Just rub a little coconut oil around the flange area of your faucet before you start.
Coconut oil can help with thrush
When your baby is weaning, applying coconut oil to the nipples can help the rash go away faster.
PRO-TIP: A little coconut oil can also go a long way so you don’t need to use a ton for it to be effective.
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