I've been pumping 3x/day since returning to work 2 months ago. In the past week or so, every time I turn the pump on, there is a lot of discomfort. The pain gets slightly better as I pump but it's always uncomfortable. It wasn't like this before. I already sized my breast shields up twice and it doesn't matter how high I have the suction. I'm really not sure what's wrong. My output has decreased as well. Any ideas?
ETA: I have a Medela PISA
grapefruit / 4923 posts
how is it when you nurse (if you do)? any other symptoms besides the discomfort, like bleeding, cracking or plugged ducts?
nectarine / 2047 posts
It's nipple pain. There isn't any bleeding but they look pink-ish.
nectarine / 2047 posts
It's slightly uncomfortable when nursing but not as bad as when I pump
grape / 99 posts
any chance you're pregnant? painful pumping like you described was my first symptom
nectarine / 2047 posts
Omg i hope not. DS is only 5 months old. I got a mirena at 6 weeks pp
grape / 99 posts
@peaches1038: there are obviously many other things that could cause that pain! Just thought I'd share my experience!
nectarine / 2047 posts
@ms. pug: haha my husband would die! But I would love another little squish!!
grapefruit / 4923 posts
@ms. pug: totally random, but is that black pug yours? i love pugs.
@peaches1038: hm, i wonder if it's increased nipple sensitivity due to less nursing and more pumping? that is a totally wild guess though. i hope it gets better soon!
persimmon / 1270 posts
When I had thrush it hurt more to pump (like a lot) then it did to nurse. LO had diaper rash, but it wasn't that bad so it took me a long time to figure out what it was. Nipples were red, but not cracked or anything.
persimmon / 1461 posts
hmmm I have noticed my nips are a bit sore when pumping too, and going slightly pink. I put it down to LO constantly nursing lately and causing some discomfort, and its more obvious when I pump as its plastic and I can see it. I've been slathering on nip cream to try help.
kiwi / 567 posts
That's how thrush was for me. Really painful when pumping, slightly uncomfortable when nursing. I got some All Purpose Nipple Ointment from the doctor and felt better within a day or two. Be aggressive with getting something for it, I waited way too long!
nectarine / 2047 posts
Thanks everyone!
@Little Misters Mom: did you ask you ob for the APNO?
kiwi / 567 posts
@peaches1038: Yep, just got it from OBGYN, though I think my regular doctor would have prescribed if I asked. The key is just to say "I think I have thrush and need X." Shockingly few general practitioners (or even OBs) seem to know that much about breastfeeding issues in my experience.
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