Not exact matches
If you're having unsolvable troubles with
nipple soreness,
which is pretty common, get yourself a
nipple shield.
Many mothers find this method is also helpful in relieving the discomfort of engorgement,
which can occur along with
nipple soreness.
You may even consider sleeping in your bra to limit breasts movements,
which in turn will help limit discomfort and put you in a better position to deal with
soreness, tenderness, and
nipple pain during pregnancy.
It is important to understand the underlying cause of
soreness which can be caused by baby not having a proper or deep enough latch, the position you are using that is causing baby to slip off or down onto your
nipple only, or some other issue.
You may notice breast tenderness and
nipple soreness,
which may make continued breastfeeding painful, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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).