If pumping is hurting, you can always put lanolin in the pump to help lubricate it so that it wont cause more
nipple damage while pumping.
Many mothers experience
some nipple damage while they are learning to properly latch their babies.
Not exact matches
New mothers often experience
nipple soreness and
damage while they are learning how to nurse.
While no studies have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of olive oil on
damaged nipples, it is understood that suppleness and flexibility are attributes essential to the health of lactating
nipples.
Applying a nursing safe
nipple cream, before you nurse, can also help
damaged nipples feel less painful
while nursing.
While some
nipple tenderness is normal at the beginning of feeds in the early postpartum period, severe pain and skin
damage is NOT normal and should be seen as a sign that help is needed.
She never latched correctly
while at the hospital and
damaged my
nipples.
A good latch
While it's common to have some
nipple tenderness in the first few days, your
nipples should not get
damaged.
Once you identify and start to correct the problem causing the
nipple damage, you can and should continue to nurse
while your
nipples heal.
Nipple shields are also used to protect
damaged nipples while they heal and to help premature babies transfer more milk.