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Amy82 - Wednesday, 11 June
The best thing to heal your nipples is breastmilk itself. Express a little and rub it over them it has a natural antibiotic. Do this as often as you can. I got this off the following site. Hope it helps! Sorry abou the massive text.
http://www.breastfeed-essentials.com/sorenipples.html

TREATMENT OF SORE, CRACKED, OR BLEEDING NIPPLES
Breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt. Poor positioning and latch-on is the most common cause of nipple soreness in the early weeks of nursing. Sometimes only a minor adjustment of positioning and latch-on is all that is needed. However, if after 48 hours of conscientious attention to this area, your nipples are no better or worse, or if you are past the newborn period and you suddenly develop sore nipples after a period of pain-free nursing, you should contact a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader for one-on-one support in determining the cause of your soreness.

In the meantime certain measures will make nursing more comfortable for you as your nipples heal:


Nurse frequently - at least every 2 hours. This will ensure that your baby does not become too hungry between feedings causing him to nurse ravenously and aggressively at your breast.

Hand express or pump a few minutes before the feeding. This will elicit letdown and elongate the nipple for the baby so that he does not nurse so aggressively.

Nurse on the least sore side first as this is the side that your baby will nurse more aggressively on.

You may want to take a mild pain reliever such as Tylenol or Advil about 30 minutes prior to nursing or around the clock until your discomfort lessens or disappears. Both of these drugs are compatible with breastfeeding.

Open both sides of your bra during the feeding.

Consider applying warm, wet tea bags to your nipples for a short time after nursing. Many moms report that this can be very soothing.


Warm, moist compresses (wet washcloth works well) often bring relief to nipples both before and after nursing.

After feeding, pat dry your nipples and express some breastmilk to rub into them (this should be avoided if you have thrush as it thrives in milk). Breastmilk has Vitamin E in it which is very healing to the skin. Note: Avoid applying Vitamin E oil from a capsule to your nipples as this can be toxic to your baby!

You also may want to apply a 100% USP modified lanolin preparation, such as Purelan 100, to your nipples after nursing. Apply enough to thoroughly coat the entire nipple/areola area. This does not need to be washed off prior to nursing as it is safe for baby to ingest. Recent studies seem to indicate that using 100% lanolin may hasten the healing process by maintaining the internal moisture of the skin. Avoid other creams and ointments sold for the treatment of sore nipples as these may actually impede healing by preventing air circulation and drying out the skin. Some of these other preparations may also be toxic to your baby and will need to washed off prior to nursing. Over-washing of the nipple area results in a loss of the natural lubricants that protect it and provide it with antibacterial properties.

Some moms find a hydrogel pad soothing and healing to nipple trauma.

Change your nursing pads immediately once they become even slightly damp. Moisture up against your nipples can prolong healing. If your pad sticks to your nipple moisten it with water before attempting to remove it. Also avoid nursing pads with plastic linings. They prevent the flow of air which is essential to healthy nipples. Stick with 100% cotton pads or pads made of plain paper.

If your nipples become so sore that you cannot tolerate the pressure of your bra or clothing on them and it is painful for you to hold your baby, you might want to consider wearing breast shells inside your bra to protect your nipples as they heal.

If you find it impossible to nurse your baby due to nipple soreness, you may opt to feed him with an alternative feeding device such as an eye dropper, medicine dropper, feeding syringe, soft, flexible medicine cup, spoon, or nursing supplementer , attached to your finger, while your nipples heal. Bottles are best avoided due to the risk of nipple confusion, especially if your baby is less than 4 weeks old. If a faulty latch-on is the cause of your nipple soreness, introducing a bottle may result in an even poorer latch-on as your baby will then try to latch on to your breast tissue as he does the bottle nipple. Contact a La Leche League leader or lactation consultant for assistance in using one of these devices. If only one nipple is very sore, you may decide to feed your baby from the well side only while pumping the other side. The baby can get all that he needs from one side as long as you allow him to nurse frequently. You will want to pump the other side as often as your baby nurses for 10-15 minutes each time. If taking the baby off both breasts and instead pumping for a few days is necessary, it's preferable to use a hospital-grade double, electric pump which will maintain your supply more efficiently till your baby is back to nursing.



soon2be3 - Tuesday, 10 June
I called it a breast shield, but now that I think about it, its called a nipple shield. They only cost about $5 (or less). You can buy this at Target too...right next to all of the other breast feeding supplies.

mplsmama - Tuesday, 10 June
Congrats on the birth of your little boy! I love the name Ezra... so cute!
I'm also bf'ing & have had a hard time w/ sore, cracked nipples. Do you have access to a lactation consultant through the hosp you gave birth at? We did, and they are miracle workers. If not, I finally had to try something called the nipple shield, and it has been a God-sent! It's a silicone thing that goes across your nipple and for some reason it makes it not hurt anymore after they latch on. Lanolin ointment also helps w/ the cracking a bit too. Bf'ing is a lot harder than I thought it was going to be, and I have almost thrown in the towel several times... but I'm really glad I've stuck w/ it. Good luck!

soon2be3 - Tuesday, 10 June
Breastfeeding advice...I would highly recommend Lansinoh Lanolin. You can get it at Target. It helps sooooo much. Also, I would get a breast shield. Don't use it every time for the whole time. I would start the breast feeding session with the shield on and after a couple of minutes, I would take it off and continue nursing. The shield helped so much too. A pack of frozen peas works really well too if they get especially sore. I was really cracked and bleeding with my first baby, but I started to religiously use the lanolin with my second. The good thing about it is that is completely safe for baby and doesn't come off with water (like in the shower), so your nipples don't dry out. Good luck to you. Congratualtions on your sweet little one!

ack! - Tuesday, 10 June
Congratulations on your baby boy! He is adorable.

Christy33 - Tuesday, 10 June
Congrats on your baby!!!

Christy33 - Tuesday, 10 June
Automatic update: Christy33 added a new blog: BIRTH STORY

ezrasmommy - Tuesday, 10 June
Congratulations on your baby boy! My son is named Ezra also, and believe me, people will mispronounce it!

MissPrego901 - Tuesday, 10 June
you son is so precious!!! congrats :D

Peanuts-Mom - Tuesday, 10 June
Your baby is absolutely gergeous... CONGRATS on your safe delivery and the addition to you family!

gabbagirl - Tuesday, 10 June
He is sooooo beautiful

christelle - Tuesday, 10 June
Your son is a beautiful baby!!! Congratulations!!!

futuramama - Tuesday, 10 June
Congrats on your neww arrival......so beautiful

denee85 - Tuesday, 10 June
Your baby is absolutely adorable! Congrats:)

Niknaks - Tuesday, 10 June
congratulations! what a beautiful baby!! :)

Amy82 - Tuesday, 10 June
Simply beautiful! Congratulations He is gorgeous!

yogamommy - Monday, 9 June
Been thinking of you! Guess what? I'm STILL pregnant. Induction was delayed b/c my cervix was not ready when I went in to get checked on Thursday. I hope you are well! Update us when you can!

calileo98 - Monday, 9 June
Congratulations on your new baby boy!!! Its cool to hear that someone who I recognize from these months of postings on this site and who was due around the same time as me has delivered! I hope everything is going well - and can't wait to read the birth story! Blessings!

baby3Terri - Monday, 9 June
YEAH!!!!! Congrats!!
I know you have to thrilled!!!!
Hugs

mplsmama - Monday, 9 June
Congrats on the birth of your baby boy! Hope you're doing well!

raindrop0208 - Monday, 9 June
Congratulations!!! It is so amazing isn't it!!!!

catsa79 - Monday, 9 June
Congrats to you!!!

wills-mommy - Monday, 9 June



HppyMomToBeRS - Monday, 9 June
Congradualtion on your new little one

christilynn - Friday, 6 June
Hey little momma! How ARE YOU?!?!? I been thinking about you! How did everything go? I am getting induced on monday!!! I'm SO excited! Let me know how you're doin!

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