OMG my poor poor nipples

Heather.78 · Oct 15th, 2008, 10:12 AM

so as some of you might know Maiya and I have made the switch to breastfeeding, problem being to get my milk supply up she is basically always attached to one breast or the other, Maiya has a hell of a powerful suck and although she is latched on properly my poor old nips are red and so sore phoned luke at work to get me nipple cream on his way home as Im abit house bound with all the feeding. so breastfeeding mothers please tell me there will be light at the end of the tunnel will my nips feel better soon when they get used to her sucking, and how long will it take to get proper big feeds for her?? (only asking because shes been on my boobies since 7 am this mornin omg its now 3.30pm and she has just gone for a nap, and thats exactly what Im going to do now soooooooo tired

Lauz_1601 · Oct 15th, 2008, 10:17 AM

mine were really sore to begin with and I thought they'd be like that forever! But after about 2 weeks they started to toughen up and now it doesnt hurt me atall to feed her, I cant feel a thing! So dont let it put you off, just grin and bear it and it will get better..........I recomend Laninsoh (spelt somethnig like that!) its pricey, around £10 a tube, but it really helps! xxxx

Whisper · Oct 15th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Yup it does get better i can't feel much at all now unless she is not latched properly. Lasinoh cream really does help too

shanegem · Oct 15th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Yep it gets better and lansinoh is great. You dont have to wash it off before baby feeds either which is a great help xxx

Serene123 · Oct 15th, 2008, 10:30 AM

I just rub some breast milk into them after feeding. Seemed to work a treat x

Whisper · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by toriaaaaTRASH

I just rub some breast milk into them after feeding. Seemed to work a treat x

yup that works well too, just let them air dry afterwards tho.

Samantha675 · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:30 PM

And do not wash them with soap! Just warm water when you are in the shower or bath.

Margerle · Oct 15th, 2008, 13:30 PM

10 to 14 days and things should be all better. You should see some relief in the next week.

Keep those nipples dry - breastmilk is a great salve. Just apply some when baby's done and let it dry on there. THEN if you still want to, apply Lansinoh over the dry nipples. That will work wonders too.

And as Samantha mentioned, no soap on the nipps!

I know a lot of women who just go topless around the house for this time while their nipples are adjusting.

You're doing great! Just hang in there, and enjoy your nap!

Heather.78 · Oct 15th, 2008, 13:31 PM

thanks again guys

Oct 15th, 2008, 10:12 AM	#1
Heather.78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Henstridge Somerset Posts: 1,501	OMG my poor poor nipples so as some of you might know Maiya and I have made the switch to breastfeeding, problem being to get my milk supply up she is basically always attached to one breast or the other, Maiya has a hell of a powerful suck and although she is latched on properly my poor old nips are red and so sore phoned luke at work to get me nipple cream on his way home as Im abit house bound with all the feeding. so breastfeeding mothers please tell me there will be light at the end of the tunnel will my nips feel better soon when they get used to her sucking, and how long will it take to get proper big feeds for her?? (only asking because shes been on my boobies since 7 am this mornin omg its now 3.30pm and she has just gone for a nap, and thats exactly what Im going to do now soooooooo tired

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Lauz_1601 BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,326	mine were really sore to begin with and I thought they'd be like that forever! But after about 2 weeks they started to toughen up and now it doesnt hurt me atall to feed her, I cant feel a thing! So dont let it put you off, just grin and bear it and it will get better..........I recomend Laninsoh (spelt somethnig like that!) its pricey, around £10 a tube, but it really helps! xxxx
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Whisper Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 3,047	Yup it does get better i can't feel much at all now unless she is not latched properly. Lasinoh cream really does help too

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shanegem Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penkridge, Staffs Posts: 177	Yep it gets better and lansinoh is great. You dont have to wash it off before baby feeds either which is a great help xxx

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Serene123 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 32,048	I just rub some breast milk into them after feeding. Seemed to work a treat x

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Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	And do not wash them with soap! Just warm water when you are in the shower or bath.

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Margerle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 2,698	10 to 14 days and things should be all better. You should see some relief in the next week. Keep those nipples dry - breastmilk is a great salve. Just apply some when baby's done and let it dry on there. THEN if you still want to, apply Lansinoh over the dry nipples. That will work wonders too. And as Samantha mentioned, no soap on the nipps! I know a lot of women who just go topless around the house for this time while their nipples are adjusting. You're doing great! Just hang in there, and enjoy your nap!

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Heather.78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Henstridge Somerset Posts: 1,501	thanks again guys

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