Mothers that breastfeed through pain also can be
damaging their nipples which can cause issues with milk flow and supply.
Not exact matches
That will soothe your
damaged nipples and cover the nerve endings so it will also ease the pain but it is important to know the underlying cause
which could still be attributed to latching on and positioning.
«The most common time that I see moms for
nipple pain or
damage is after their milk supply drastically increases,
which is usually after hospital discharge,» shares Jennifer Pitkin, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Introducing a bottle too soon can lead to
nipple confusion,
which can be
damaging to your entire breastfeeding relationship.
There's also a chance that you used a breast pump improperly,
which can cause the
nipples to become
damaged.
♥ The flow is slowed when using a shield
which can cause a cranky baby and in turn a cranky and distressed mom who doesn't know why baby is distressed whilst feeding ♥ If the latch is not fixed (
which with a shield it makes it harder to tell as they kind of block the pain) then the milk intake is reduced ♥ Overused — they seem to be a quick fix for any breastfeeding related problem rather than fixing the actual problem ♥ Making a mother feel like she has failed to properly breastfeed ♥ Further
damage to the
nipples
I have also see babies who didn't improve from having a tie cut and ones who had ties
which were undiagnosed for so long that their mother's
nipple were so badly
damaged that they couldn't breastfeed even once the tie had been cut.
Some newborns don't open their mouths very wide
which causes problems getting enough of the areola in their mouth so that the mother's
nipple isn't
damaged during breastfeeding.
Nipple piercings may also
damage milk ducts,
which can make it harder to produce enough milk for your baby's needs.
If your
nipple rubs along the inside,
damage could occur as well as constriction of the ducts through
which the milk flows.
During surgery, an incision may be made across or around the dark area around your
nipples,
which can cause nerve
damage in this area.
I had been told a few different things about changing his latch on
which really didn't make much difference, and in the end I think probably caused me to have more
nipple damage than was really necessary.
Angela suffers from sore
nipples and needed advice on
which nursing bras to wear to not only prevent further
damage, but also to soothe her pain.