Hellobee Boards

Do you have any APNO? That would be my only other suggestion, but it sounds like you're doing everything right. Maybe take some Ibuprofen? Hugs, girl. I've been there and it will get better! The pain went away quicker for #2 for me, so hopefully the same will be true for you.

APNO!!!

@Mrs.Pinecone316: APNO = All Purpose Nipple Ointment

ETA: I had to get a prescription for it.

@SeptMomma12: i got my APNO script from the pediatrician. It works really quickly. I'd get it dinner rather than later because only certain pharmacies can fill it. Magical stuff.

@SeptMomma12: My OB prescribed it to me!!! Good luck!

@SeptMomma12: its supposed to be filled at a compounding pharmacy.

@SeptMomma12: if the pharmacy or your oB don't know the formula it is here:
http://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/content.php?pagename=doc-CP

It's safe for nursing and does not need to be wiped off!

@SeptMomma12: regardless of how your latch looks how does it feel? Generally speaking your nipples should be starting to heal if the latch is good. You could also try getting some sunshine on your boobs

@SeptMomma12: Yes, we lazy football hold witb the boppy on my side she still nurses this way of we are home

@SeptMomma12: nope it's totally safe for nursing. I think I used it for maybe a week or two, a few times a day. You want to put it on sparingly, not toooo much.

I didn't read all the comments but a saline soak is really healing. I did that in combination with the APNO and it really helped. Just one minute on each side of homemade warm salt water.

I used APNO for a really really damaged nipple and it didn't work I kept using it for 13 days until I gave up and tried soothies pads which worked overnight. Wish I had tried those sooner, but everyone said APNO was a miracle worker so I kept with it. Just a heads up in case it doesn't work for you, but it seems like it does for most people.