DAZZLING NIPPLES

The nipples and areola are the focal point of every breast and serve to breast feed your baby and pleasure your partner. The nipple health is not in public discussions but it gives me concern that the beautiful crown of the golden princess has been neglected for too long.

Ancient practise suggests the use of cocoa butter on the areola and nipple to improve its outlook. Eating of nuts like; walnut, boiled groundnut, coconut, cashewnut etc can also help improve the radiance of this diadem of the breast.

Discharge from the nipple can be caused by birth control pills, medications like sedatives, or infection. It is your duty to affirm which, if you have discharge. While breastfeeding a duct (partway for the milk) might become clogged, infection sets in because of the milk, leading to swelling, tenderness and sometimes pus. Please see your Physician immediately.

Nipples can be erect, inverted or retracted. So don’t get shy or ashamed about your nipple because it is different. Search for more information about it. You certainly aren't the only one involved.

Nipple changes can occur in response to a lover’s caress, baby’s cry, during breastfeeding, or sometimes from a medical condition. During pregnancy and breastfeeding the nipple and areola can change to prepare for nursing. Nipples are unique to each woman through size, shape and colouration, so resist comparison.

Check out your cosmetics, making sure they don’t contain aluminium or parabens which could be culprits in breast cancer.