Sore nipples

I’m exclusively pumping but my nipples are really sore / cracked. I’m using the right flange size, not using a high settling, expressing every 3-4 hours and sanitising between each use. Any ideas why I could be in pain?

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Are you lubricating your flanges?

no! What do you use to lubricate?

I use some organic coconut oil which works well ☺️

Have a look into silver nipple cups, a drop of Breastmilk in each and put them on your nipples and they help loads.
Also make sure you’re not pumping for too long or on a setting that’s too high.
Wash bra regularly and make sure breast pads are being changed often (to avoid thrush which can cause nipple pain)
Lube your flanges and get a second opinion on sizing as they can vary.
Speak to a lactation consultant if you can
Use a nipple cream or something to soothe

If it’s really bad you might go to a dermatologist because turns out I had eczema on my nipples 😭 I thought it was thrush but it wasn’t

Thank you! Would any organic coconut oil do, or is there a specific brand? Would some get into the milk? Could nipple cream work?

Cooking oil worked for me 😂 much better than nipple cream

what pump are you using? I have had no soreness with my Soectra but the Momcozy wearables I did and also the Medela Symphony.

I used some nipple balm to lubricate the pump! That helped a bit. Also silver cups between pumps

Nipple butter works wonders for me. Also using silverettes between pump sessions helps (use one or the other).

I use this - https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/vita-coco-coconut-oil-60028206?skuid=013036&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD96OoKVgB4Z8Z1jXXatbhXr8kB8h&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuLbnkpO9hgMVfZZQBh3GZxHjEAQYAyABEgKKePD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I wouldn’t use lanolin based nipple balm as it’s too sticky. You can use olive or sunflower oil too but I prefer the one I’ve linked as it’s in a little pot and easy to transport like that

thank you! Is it easy to clean off the pump? I am finding the nipple cream to be quite sticky indeed!

yeah it comes off easily with hot soapy water 😊

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