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Breastfeeding--help with Sore Breast
(But you used Lanisoh -- is it the nipple or the skin? ... I nursed both my girls and had sore breasts upon weaning for several days. ...
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- Hi A.! I nursed both my girls and had sore breasts upon weaning for several days. I was surprised too how much more sore I was the 2nd time and I had plenty of milk ...
- Cabbage leaves work wonderful for sore breasts. Cover them completely and re-apply when wilted as needed. I nursed and weaned off four children.
- Hey A.!! I have 3 little boys ages 5, 4, and 2!! :) I breastfed all 3 and what I am about to tell you may seem crazy, but worked for me. Go to the grocery store an...
Nipples After Breastfeeding
My daughter had thrush and it made my nipples sore. The doctor told me to do rub the over the counter antifungal cream them and it worked. ...
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- J., Check with a lactation consultant or call La Leche League. They should be listed in the phone book or on the web. I agree that it could be thrush, but it coul...
- I agree with the other poster and yeast MAY be involved. It could just be you have dry skin and we don't really think to put lotion(which commercial lotions arent that...
- Bag Balm works wonders. It is used for cow utters and it works! You can usually find it at Walmart or CVS. It is in a green square tin can. Hope it works. Jolie
Need Advice for Increasing Milk Production
I too had very sore, cracked nipples. I swear by the "soothies" that they gave me in the hospital, my husband bought out every store in town the first month ...
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- A., I too had very sore, cracked nipples. I swear by the "soothies" that they gave me in the hospital, my husband bought out every store in town the first month of...
- A. congrats on your new baby! I just had a little boy in march! Nursing issue are a real pill! But here is some info for you!... is your babys latch okay? if he h...
- Hi A., I'm breastfeeding a newborn too! My lactation consultants at Memorial Hospital had a few suggestions to help me out. first I use a soft, flexible breast ...
Healing Cracked Nipples
I have 2 daushters (1-12 and 1 15 months) and my son was born on Aug. 11! My nipples weren't just sore and cracked, they were RAW! ...
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- Go to a local health food store and get Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter - it is the best stuff EVER!!! A galpal of mine had the problem you do, she cried during a...
- I went through this as well with both my boys (didn't happen with my daughter, the oldest). Make sure your nipples are completely dry after a feeding, change out brea...
- I only saw one mention of the latch-on as a possible cause of the problem, so I thought I'd just reiterate that, though I'm sure the lactation consultant went over tha...
Nursing All Night
My nipples are constantly sore. I know they feed her about every 3 hours. What can I do to help her sleep or keep my nipples from overuse. ...
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- I'm sorry you are sore from brest feeding. I know when i first came home from the hospital and i was very sore too but i had no milk for my baby so i was unable to fee...
- Before bed consider give the baby a bowl with rice cereal mixed with breast milk. That worked wonders for both of my children. The rice cereal stays in their belly lon...
- H.- I think she is catching up on time with you. My daughter nursed all night until I night weaned her at 18 months. My son is now 13 months and wakes up at least 3 t...
Starting Breastfeeding How Long Does It Hurt?
Oct 3, 2009 ... I found my nipples very sore and even had a blister and scabs that hurt so bad I wanted to scream! The worst part was that I just couldnt ...
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- I would concur with what has already been said. Another method I also found helpful was using the Medela nipple shields. They cost about $12-$15 at any breastfeeding...
- Make an appt w/a lactation consultant at your hospital you delivered at, or call La Leche League. You shouldn't be wanting to scream (I don't think so anyway), somethi...
- When I had my 3rd in May, I was shocked at how much it hurt! I didn't remember it hurting at all w/ the 1st two. Anyway, it was about 1 week of really painful and 1 we...
Cracked Nipples
I happened to mention my sore nipples and she suggested using 'Ching Wan Hung Soothing Herbal Balm.' It was fantastic, better than anything the ...
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- I suggest EarthMamaAngelBaby Nipple Butter. It's not as gooey as lanolin and it is plant-based so it doesn't have to be wiped off before baby nurses.
- contrary to what you think, nipples need to stay as moist as possible to heal. If they are cracked or bleeding you can clean them with mild soap and water and use a li...
- Hi, someone else has already said this, but just incase not, try using some of your own breast milk smeared on the nipples after feeding and let air dry. Make sure sh...
When Do I Prepare My Breast to Breastfeed?
I put it on my nipples after I breastfed and it helped them not crack and get sore. Good luck! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- My first son only hurt for a few days and just when he first latched on. The second one had difficulties and an experienced nurse (50 years of experience with newborn...
- I've personally never heard of "preparing" your breast for nursing, but I would recommend having the nurses help you with the baby latching on correctly. There should ...
- From my experience (I nursed my first son for 14 months, and am currently nursing my 4 1/2 month old), there isn't really a whole lot you can do to prepare your nipple...
8 Yr Old Girls Development
Sep 1, 2009 ... My 8 yr old girl is asking why her breast area and nipples feel sore for no apparent reason Any help out there ...
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- I agree. Might be time for the Care and Keeping of You book, which we also thought was great. My stepdaughter got a copy when she was 9ish and was glued to it for week...
- Hi, Your girl may be starting her development. She will have spurts of growth, which occur on the inside, so you may not really see anything on the outside.This is t...
- My 8 year old is going through the same thing. I started at about age 9 1/2 almost 10. I've heard that the daughter will go through it about a year or so earlier tha...
Cut on nipple...keep Breastfeeding?
I have breastfed all three of my children and I think you should pump the side with the sore and nurse the god nipple until it heals This way you wont lose ...
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- S., I also had an injury to my nipple while I was breastfeeding and got blood in my milk. I kept nursing (my daughter wouldn't drink from any kind of bottle or cup ...
- Have you tried going to a dermatologist. I had a wired bump on my brest while I was pregnant and had it removed. The dermatologist will know if there is any possiblity...
- It depends on how long you have been nursing and can you nurse from the other breast for a while.
