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sore and bleeding nipples with breast pump!
Added: 278 days ago.
Added by: pinksx33
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


Anyone else with that problem?? After i had my baby 8wks ago,the hospital had a pump in my room to pump milk for my baby and it made a tiny bump on my nipple which popped and bled & then i had a scab on it for about a week..now itdoesnt hurt at all when i breast feed my baby .she latches on perfect but i tried to pump yesterday again with a breast pump i got at home & same problem :/

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pinksx33 - 277 days ago Thanks ladiess :) i guess the problem is the flanges because my nipplee do rub on the sides & it reallyhhurts..I'll try a bigger size and hope it works

lilyxox19 - 278 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) A lot of women need bigger size flanges then what comes with the pump. Best bet is have a lactation consultant watch you as you pump. And they can tell you what size to get. Or simply buy a bigger size and try it out. Also what setting strength do you have the pump at. I know a lot of women think they have to put the pump on at full strength which is false. For me, the best setting was in the middle--got the most milk out without making my nipples sore. As for the healing, make sure you put lanolin on after every pumping and nursing session until your nipples toughen up, and also try to keep your boobs hanging out throughout the day (the air helps heal any cracks or bleeding).

ShaunaMarie - 278 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) The flanges aren't fitting your nipple right. It is causing your nipple to rub on the plastic side.