https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 11:04:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52555 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:06:09 +0000 lemondrop 52555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Talk to a lactation consultant, there are also breastfeeding support groups out there through various hospitals/birthing centers- these are things I had no idea even existed out there. </p> <p>My routine due to weight gain issues/high bilirubin, I've had to bf, then pump- once I'm done with the routine I will rub breastmilk on my nipples, let them air dry, then apply Lansinoh every single time (I'm terrified of having cracked/bleeding nipples). </p> <p>So far no extreme soreness, just a little feeling used and abused by a certain baby's mouth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52489 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:43:19 +0000 sandy 52489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sore nipples were one of the most painful and difficult experiences of my life. It just takes time and it will get better. I also used lots of lanolin - medela tendercare lanolin is what I used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52463 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:10:55 +0000 Maysprout 52463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lanolin, lots and lots. And hot showers. A lot of people like cool compresses, I prefer warm, and lots and lots of lanolin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52363 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:52:33 +0000 T.H.O.U. 52363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry to say but it is totally normal. Make sure LO has a correct latch and get to a lactation consultant ASAP if you aren't sure. Ice packs, air drying, lanolin, and rest will help them. At first your let down may hurt a bit too. I could count to about ten and if it still significantly hurt I knew I needed to relatch her. </p> <p>The good news is that it gets SO much better and easier! Get through these 2-3 weeks and you should be feeling better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52347 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:32:16 +0000 Red 52347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's the post with details on shields and such that might help</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/11/09/boob-supplies/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/11/09/boob-supplies/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52346 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:28:31 +0000 SAHM0811 52346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keep them open to air as much as possible. I used shells in my bra for that, but if you can stay just topless a lot, do so. If you don't have lanolin on hand, expressing a little milk onto your nipples then air drying helps too. Soothies gel pads can help also. I'm sure there's a Hellobee guide on this or bf'ing in general! kellymom is also a great resource as most articles are written by LC's. Hang in there! It gets better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52345 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:27:57 +0000 Red 52345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wear a supportive bra (but not one that's too tight it will clog your ducts), lanolin cream (liberally), and make sure your baby is latched on correctly (s/he should have a LOT of your areola in his/her mouth). Mine were sore for the 1st 2 weeks and then my body adjusted to it.</p> <p>There's also other products out there that help: shields, etc but I'm not too familiar with them. Hopefully someone else will chime in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sore-nipples-help#post-52342 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:14:39 +0000 miranlee 52342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just started breastfeeding last week and omg, do my nipples hurt! Noone told me to expect this! Any remedies? </p>