While it has a positive effect
on nipple soreness, we didn't like the fact that it's thick and is hard to apply.
Not exact matches
If you have not already been using it, use HPA Lanolin
on your
nipples after nursing so you can get some relief from the
soreness and to address the scabs.
If a faulty latch -
on is the cause of your
nipple soreness, introducing a bottle may result in an even poorer latch -
on as your baby will then try to latch
on to your breast tissue as he does the bottle
nipple.
However, if after 48 hours of conscientious attention to this area, your
nipples are no better or worse, or if you are past the newborn period and you suddenly develop sore
nipples after a period of pain - free nursing, you should contact a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader for one -
on - one support in determining the cause of your
soreness.
Breastfeeding may be uncomfortable to some mothers most especially if they feel tenderness and
soreness on their
nipples.
Depending
on the cause of the
soreness, a
nipple cream or moisturizer may help.
Most mothers find
nipple soreness peaks
on the fifth day of breastfeeding, then resolves.
During the first few days of breastfeeding, it's common to experience mild
nipple soreness or tenderness when your baby first latches
on.
Vitamin E oil worked well for me
on my
nipples — I found it really took the
soreness out, and it's something baby can safely consume!
Massage a small amount of modified lanolin ointment or expressed breast milk
on your
nipples after nursing to help heal
soreness.
Correct positioning and technique for latching
on are necessary to prevent
nipple soreness and allow the baby to obtain enough milk.
Discussions vary each week depending
on questions, commonly touching
on increasing milk supply, managing oversupply,
nipple shields, pumping, returning to work, exclusive pumping, introducing a bottle, bottle refusal, breast /
nipple soreness, introducing solids, teething, and infant behaviors at the breast.
Slap some wet tea bags
on your
nipples to relieve
soreness (make yourself a cup of tea with them first because you sure won't want to do anything but toss them after).
any
nipple or breast pain — breastfeeding shouldn't hurt, although a little
soreness and discomfort early
on may be normal
Poor positioning and latch -
on is the most common cause of
nipple soreness in the early weeks of nursing.
Nipple soreness is usually a result of incorrect positioning and latch -
on.
The LC will be able to see you and baby nursing, assess your
soreness, baby's positioning and latching and be able to provide specific guidance
on nursing with the
nipple shield and how to wean baby off of it so baby can nurse
on the breast without it.
Read our advice and tips
on nipple care to help keep
soreness at bay
«Toughening»
nipples can cause
soreness on already tender, expanded skin.
A baby's jaw, tongue, and mouth movements when sucking
on these are different and if your baby uses the same action at the breast this can cause
nipple soreness.