Nipple problems
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Topic: Nipple problems
Posted By: Guest_46863
Subject: Nipple problems
Date Posted: 30 January 2012 at 9:34am
| I have a 3 week old boy and have been using nipple shields for 2 weeks as my right nipple is grazed and bleeding. I use hydrogel breast pads in between feeds, the latch doesn't hurt at all (just a really strong tugging feeling), I've been taking zinc to promote healing and doing a saline wash after each feed but there is no improvement. I guess at least its not getting any worse. I stopped using lanolin and bepathene as they just seemed to make my nipple stick to the breast pad which was awful. At the end of each day my breast literally feels as though it has been through the wringer. Baby is getting plenty of milk so I am happy about that. Does anyone have any advice? |
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 30 January 2012 at 1:04pm
| My MW told me to express a bit of milk and then cover the nipple with glad wrap. Worked a treat for me. |
Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 30 January 2012 at 8:02pm
What is your living situation like? A bit of breastmilk rubbed on or some lansinoh; and then leave your top off so the nipples air dry and are not rubbed by anything. But not always socially acceptable 
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 30 January 2012 at 9:50pm
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Agree with getting your nips out and aired.
With both my babes I found that I had to really dry my nipples well after feeding and give them frequent airing and they soon toughened up. I think a really strong tugging feeling *may* mean he's not quite latching right? But I know it all feels weird to begin with. When baby gets off the nipple when you're not using the shield does your nipple look large and round or does it look a bit pinched for a few seconds? -------------   
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Posted By: andweknowthis
Date Posted: 21 February 2012 at 8:37am
| You might have an infection or thrush, ask your midwife to do a swab in case :) |
Posted By: Guest_67259
Date Posted: 26 February 2012 at 2:12pm
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I had major issues with feeding for about 7 weeks. the thing that finally helped after 3 bouts of mastitis as well was pawpaw cream.
I honestly tried everything. also you dont have to wipe the pawpaw cream off before bubs feeds again. also constant application. |