Most
cases of nipple pain in the first few weeks will resolve eventually, but most mothers can't get through weeks of pain to see it to the end.
With
all cases of nipple pain seek help from both your LLL Leader and health care professional to determine the cause.
Not exact matches
Anyway, the following tips can actually help in
case of sore
nipple or breastfeeding
pain.
Being cyclic in occurrence, breast soreness is often not an extremely serious problem, yet in
case nipples discharge fluid, a mass or lump is felt, or if there is persisting
pain happening for a long amount
of time, then medical consultation should be considered.
However, in some
cases it is worth treating, especially if severe, and especially if the
pain during the feeding does not improve, as severe restriction
of blood supply to the
nipple may delay healing.
They produce relief
of overall
pain, resolution
of plugged ducts immediately in at least half the
cases, decreased levels
of nipple pain and tenderness, reduced periareolar edema, and easier latching / feeding.
«In
cases of persistent
nipple pain, it's always a good idea to see an IBCLC to rule out any issues that can be taken care
of, and also check in with your doctor to rule out any infection.»
Other causes
of nipple soreness from breastfeeding include: thrush (a yeast infection in your baby's mouth that can be passed back and forth from you to your baby unless treated); mastitis (a breast infection caused by bacteria that enters through the
nipple or a plugged milk duct); the immersion
of teeth (in which
case your baby may unintentionally nip you with her teeth without realizing or to soothe her
pain); and as your baby starts solids (when food residue may irritate your
nipples).