Nine Things Your Nipples Wish You Knew About Them

Welcome, Carnival of Breastfeeding readers!
1. When breastfeeding, don’t wash your nipples with soap! They have special ducts that secrete naturally lubricating, bacteria fighting oil. “What,” you say, “don’t wash?” No, of course hygiene is important, especially since bacteria and fungus thrive in dark, moist places like behind a breast pad. But [...]

