I set it each time to pump at the pace and strength I need depending on whether I am engorged or not or dealing with an incredibly painful
bleeding nipple as I was 2 weeks ago.
Not exact matches
If you're experiencing pain that makes you dread feeding your baby or that you describe
as excruciating or if you have cracked or
bleeding nipples, then this is NOT typical and there is almost always something that can be done to address the issue and to alleviate the pain.
I struggled with a poor latch
as well and had cracked,
bleeding nipples for weeks until we sorted it out.
You experience pain throughout the feed or have signs of
nipple damage (such
as cracking or
bleeding).
In the first few days, a gentle «tugging» feeling is normal
as you and your baby sort things out, but pain that makes you wince, or that causes cracked or
bleeding nipples is NOT normal, and you shouldn't have to go through it.
Bleeding nipples for the first time plus a baby that was not going back to her birth weight
as soon
as she should have.
When the
nipples are cracked and
bleeding the child will take in some of that blood
as he / she breastfeeds.
There some forms of breast cancer such
as Paget's disease or ductal carcinoma that can cause
bleeding from the
nipples.
So if your
nipples crack, start
bleeding, or are excruciatingly sore, speak to a lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist
as soon
as you can.2
It is recommended
as more of a preventive cream vs. a healing ointment for cracked
bleeding nipples.
See a lactation consultant
as soon
as possible if your
nipples have started to crack or
bleed.
When there are issues such
as poor weight gain for baby or
bleeding nipples the first thing to consider is a poor latch.
I tried using a
nipple shield
as my
nipples started to
bleed contnuously.
Note: if you wish to do a complete brake fluid change (you might
as well), continue to
bleed until the fluid coming out of the
bleed nipple is light in color and clear, like the new fluid you're adding.