Raynaud's Phenomenon and Breastfeeding Self-Help Measures. It may be beneficial to add ginger to your diet, drink ginger tea, or put a spoonful of ground ginger in your bath water. Avoid decongestants, the contraceptive pill and fluconazole which can make symptoms worse. Rub nipples gently with warm oil immediately after feeds or cover the breast with a heat-retaining compress. Stop smoking and limit caffeine intake (both nicotine and caffeine constrict blood vessels)
February is Raynaud's Awareness Month
Raynaud’s phenomenon affects up to 10% of otherwise healthy women aged 21 to 50.
Some mums experience pain in their nipples which worsens in the cold, e.g. passing fridges in the supermarket or when exposing the nipple to feed.
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