Sore nipples
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Have you tried breastmilk in the silver cups instead of lansinoh? Helped me! Apparently lanolin in a lot of nipple creams can cause irritation as well.
Breast milk on the nipples and rubbing it in may also help. I moisturised with the No Harm Nipple Balm too
This was me. Had my little girl 4 days ago and started off just breast feeding. Nipples got so sore. I couldn't take the pain. The second my nipple went into her mouth it was like fire. I took the pressure off myself & gave her formula. My aim is to keep my milk supply going in the hope that I can express. Waiting for a pump to arrive today 🤞🏻 I really didn't want to give her formula, but I had to listen to my body & what was right in that moment.
Jelonet gauze dressing works well! It’s on Amazon and you just cut a small piece and leave it on your nipple until the next feed. Also running a bit of breast milk on your nipple before and after a feed has been working for me x
I have done this 3x Everything hurts at this point. Even expressing and the idea of feeding brings tears, I resented my baby and cried through feeds. The blood, the scab! I feel you, girls. My older mom friend told me to persevere and that it will be amazing and beautiful after. And I did and it was. But the first weeks. Horrible!! Now on baby #3 and Nipple shields!! It still hurts, but less and as there is no direct contact, your nipples can heal. I didn’t have them in the hospital for the first 3-4 days and really struggled. It took a day or two to heal.
Lansinoh and feed in rugby hold position. Mine got better after about 2 days xx
Following - it’s like you have written this post for me 🤣