https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:27:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2030792 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:28:53 +0000 Giulia1977 2030792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>with my first i mistaken the soreness for normal pain and found out 2 days later I had mastitis! i looked then and I saw my skin was red and warm. with my second I asked a LC to help because I was so scared of that pain again...she helped me with the latch , with the hold and suggested Silverette for the soreness and ...it was great! i was engorged for 2 days when my milk came in but no soreness at all and especially no mastitis!!! good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2030241 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:31:28 +0000 winniebee 2030241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few days at least but my boobs still feel bruised when full at 6w pp. I just have sensitive boobs I guess same thing as last time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2030192 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:06:08 +0000 Pumuckl 2030192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: It was threeish days for me this time. My milk came in Monday/Tuesday and the rock solidness was better by Friday night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2030157 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:40:19 +0000 erwoo 2030157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Aaw... glad all is well though. :) Maybe pump a little to help with the engorgement but not as long as you would if you were to up your supply. Maybe just a few mins to 5 minutes after you nurse. Newborns just aren't as efficient in emptying your boobs, especially if they are born a little bit early. I was lucky that I only got mastitis once, but it was just so painful and stressful b/c I wasn't a big milk producer so I was so worried I'd lose my supply. Hope you get some relief soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029900 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:31:21 +0000 lady grey 2029900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: maybe this is old new to you, but you could try taking lechithin to prevent clogs.</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029890 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:25:59 +0000 ShootingStar 2029890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pump for maybe 10 minutes or so to relieve engorgement. You'll only create an oversupply if you're regularly pumping. But for the first few days I'd try to just make yourself comfortable. Also try to nurse every 2 hours, that'll keep them from getting too full. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029565 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 16:27:12 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2029565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For about a week, I had to pump for about 5 minutes and then put him to the breast. He just couldn't latch especially in the morning after 4 hours of sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029562 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 16:25:35 +0000 mrskc 2029562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I think my engorgement lasted a few weeks before it settled down. Are both breasts sore??? I mean they were tender to the touch a little. BUT I got mastitis when she was less than 2 weeks old! I can't remember how sore i was. I just remember it hurt one time in the middle of the night when she nursed and I woke up the next morning with fever and chills. There were probably signs but I chalked it up to normal breast engorgement stuff. I only got it in one breast. </p> <p>Hope its just normal stuff and you don't get mastitis!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029509 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:40:55 +0000 sorrycharlie 2029509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Ugh. I had thrush at 6 weeks, but all I remember is how excruciating letdown was while I had it. </p> <p>@erwoo: She was born on Tues :) a little earlier than expected! I have been trying to massage but I have to hold her head and my boob to keep the latch (her mouth is insanely tiny) so it's been tricky. I'm afraid to pump and create an oversupply like I did with my older DD.. Just hoping "this too shall pass"?! Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029243 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:34:44 +0000 erwoo 2029243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're worried massage while you nurse on each side to make sure and pump right after you nurse. With my second I want to say a week or two. Congrats, btw! Did I miss an announcement? I haven't been on this past week. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029242 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:34:27 +0000 avivoca 2029242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Not for me, my whole boob ached when I had thrush. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029205 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:02:36 +0000 sorrycharlie 2029205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm talking whole boob soreness as opposed to just nipples - shoulda clarified! Does that change any answers? Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029202 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:57:50 +0000 avivoca 2029202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4 weeks for me, but we had thrush at 10 days old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029200 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:57:06 +0000 littleblessings 2029200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 weeks to a month. With my daughter it was 2 weeks. With my son it was about a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029197 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:54:00 +0000 Radish 2029197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is hard to remember! I think that it was about two weeks last time. I know it gradually got better and I made an effort to really let my nipples dry out before covering them back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-were-you-sore-after-beginning-nursing#post-2029192 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:48:41 +0000 sorrycharlie 2029192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear I have PTSD from blocked ducts, mastitis and thrush with my older DD. </p> <p>How long did your engorgement soreness last? I can't remember! Baby was born Tuesday morning, milk came in Thursday night, and I've been engorged since Friday morning. </p> <p>I am mainly terrified to miss a blocked duct and mistake it for just normal soreness. I don't feel like I have one giant clog but more all over soreness.. Maybe? </p> <p>Tired. :) </p>