Partner sucking on engorged nipples for relief

Has anyone else’s partner done this? My left nipple has lumps under it and feels as if it’s on fire. My partner has offered to suck on it later, since my baby will not latch and the pump hasn’t been able to drain the breast.
I just wondered if it was a successful venture 😅

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I saw a video of a mum going through the same and her husband did this for her and it helped her a lot. Xx

Edit: Just to clarify, the video was of her talking about it and how grateful she was to her husband for it. Not an actual video of him relieving her lol.

I got v.interested then Priya, haha. I’ll search for it :) xx

My husband did this and it bruised whole nipple and didnt help at all 😅 too much suction!! Now I'd take ibuprofen and alternate between hand express and using a cold compress. If I can see the bleb on the nipple I will squeeze it like a spot but that does hurt like a bitch kitty!

This worked for me 🙋🏼‍♀️

I’ve heard of people doing this but haven’t personally had my husband do it. Worth a try if you are in pain

You won’t know unless you try. What works for some won’t work for others. I’ll say give it a try. Babies suction is very different to an adult suction so it might or might not work. Didn’t work with me

i actually also saw this months ago when I had a clogged duct and was looking for answers! Sadly I'm single so it turned into mastitis 🥲🤣 definitely get your partner to help !

Yes! And they’re “ok” enough to relieve the engorgement. Baby will be much more powerful to remove all of the milk.

Ive done it when im away from babe and pumping wont relieve them all the way, it does help so much!

Try a haaka!

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