I just started breastfeeding last week and omg, do my nipples hurt! Noone told me to expect this! Any remedies?
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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.
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.
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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!
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Here's the post with details on shields and such that might help
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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.
The good news is that it gets SO much better and easier! Get through these 2-3 weeks and you should be feeling better.
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Lanolin, lots and lots. And hot showers. A lot of people like cool compresses, I prefer warm, and lots and lots of lanolin.
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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.
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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.
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).
So far no extreme soreness, just a little feeling used and abused by a certain baby's mouth.
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