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Sore Nipples
I was wondering if anyone knew what could cause sore nipples I had my tubes ... you arent breastfeeding You can try Lansinohwhich is for breastfeeding moms ...
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- HI K., My best guess is that even though you've had a tubal ligation you're probably ovulating. This can cause your nipples and even your entire breast to become ex...
- Well...Only time mine were was when I was pregnant. You should probably take a test just to be sure. Otherwise, you might get online and order a saliva hormone panel...
- I would like to know the answer to this one as well, but my nipples seem to be sore around my period time.
Breastfeeding Help
I am needing some hints or tips about breastfeeding my newborn. I have been struggling to get him to latch on fully, and am still experiencing sore nipples ...
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- Hi. Don’t be discouraged. I had the same problem last year when my son was born. Being my first baby, I consulted the lactation consultants. Have you tried all ...
- Don't give up. I know it's frustrating and you may even feel like your failing, but your not! Remember, your lil one is learning just like you are. My ds took 12 weeks...
- Good for you for giving your baby the very best you can give! I love all the breastfeeding responses you've gotten, you've got some great things to go on now. Expe...
Tanning While Breastfeeding, YAY or NAY?
Read all 7 responses: "I plan on breastfeeding my son once he arrives but i would ... i would probably say NAY!!! your nipples are gonna be dry and sore ...
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- I've never heard anything against breastfeeding and tanning. I've laid out in the sun (I've breastfed 4 babies with no problems). The only thing to worry about when ...
- I can't really say for sure,but I do suggest that you call your local tanning bed people and ask them.They should know.Hopefully since that is one of the things that y...
- K., My advice is don't tan, it's bad for you. You will age quicker and increase your risk for skin cancer. What will you do with your baby while your toasting anyw...
Cracked/sore Nipples
Cracked/sore Nipples. I just delivered my 3rd baby June 10th.....1st time to .... I wanted to scream everytime I breastfed. Went to his pediatrician and ...
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- My daughter used a nipple shield made by Medula that helps baby to latch and helped her with the discomfort. Also Medula makes a gel pad that you can wear on your nip...
- As others noted, the baby is not latching on properly. I had that with my first child and I know it's awful, but hang in there and PLEASE contact a La Leche League lea...
- I've had this with both kids. It's a latching problem. First, you can use the hospital lactation consultants, and the insurance pays for it, so I highly recommend it...
Burning Nipples
Soar, Burning Sensation of Nipples from Breastfeeding. ... what causes sore nipples · breast feeding problem · Gentian Violet · David Burns ...
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- I'd find a local lactation consultant and ask her advice. We have a store here in Austin, TX where they offer free lactation advice so maybe they do where you live too...
- Someone needs to prescribe you and your son medication. You son will have to take nystatin orally. You will have to use the Nystatin cream on your breast as well. I...
- Hi H., Please don't give up on breastfeeding, it's so great for you and your child. Check out La Leche League - http://www.lalecheleague.org, I'm sure you can find so...
Biting and Bruised/Bleeding Nipples - She Has Teeth!
So now I have two extremely sore nipples. They're both very bruised (purple spots) ... Another way of handling biting while breastfeeding is to pull baby in ...
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- Another way of handling biting while breastfeeding is to pull baby in towards you when she bites in addition to saying no. It's supposed to startle them into letting ...
- K., This may not help... but... I went through the same thing when my son was 11 months... I'm pretty sure I put a similar post to yours up here on Mamasource. You...
- I just posted a question right before yours - same scenario. Hopefully someone can help us and our little biters!
Chewing While Breastfeeding
I also had a small rubber nipple cover that I used for awhile with one of them when I got too sore. It is like a bottle nipple, but made for breast feeding. ...
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- These are all great responses that you have gotten. I wanted to also tell you an option that most women don't think about. If you can't break your baby of the bittin...
- Mine did that from birth. I popped his cheek--had my hand right there ready for it. After a few pops he quit. He would try again the next day and we would do it over. ...
- I got this technique from a lactaction consultant and it works GREAT if you are consistent. First time she bites, take her off the breast, try to look her in the ey...
Breastfeeding
I breastfed all my kids. I just had my 4th child 6 weeks ago and had sore nipples for the first 3 weeks. I read the advice from some of the other ladies and ...
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- I had the same problem. There are covers you can buy to put on your breast, and the baby sucks on the insert niple. I forgot what they are called. But the milk is a...
- Fenegreek (the spice...but also found in capsules in health food stores) can increase milk production. Hospital births and polices decrease breastfeeding success...h...
- I used Lansinoh lanolin ointment on my nipples at night for the couple of weeks leading up to my due date with my second child. I had scabbing and cracked nipples with...
Cracked Nipples!
My nipples are very sore and cracked at the top and I was wondering if there is. .." ... my nipples are sore · breastfeeding sore nipples ...
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- Be sure to let your nipple dry out completely after each nursing before applying any lotions, etc or covering them up. This helped me tremendously.
- Lansinoh comes in a purple tube and can be found at most stores even Walmart. You apply it after every feeding and it helps protect your nipples from cracking or crac...
- You've heard it already, but LANSINOH (medical grade lanolin) is an absolute MIRACLE! I was so bad with my daughter that I bled everytime she nursed. My nurse sugges...
Breastfeeding Question
I don't know if you breastfed your other children. I was always told it shouldn' t hurt. I had very sore nipples the first 4 months & by 6 months it was just ...
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- Congratulations on the new baby! I know cabbage is used for engorgment, but not for sore nipples. I just had my 2nd son 3 1/2 months ago, and my nipples were VERY so...
- A., I have a really high pain tolerance so when it came to breast feeding I could put up with a lot. When I had my 2nd child everything was going good and then my...
- I had that problem with my boys. With my first, my nipples were literally blue. I thought that it was supposed to feel that way and I endured the pain for months. B...
