Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1) Support Group

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Brest feeding help!!

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My nipples get really painfull from the brset feeding any ideas?!!
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http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/organic_nipple_butter.html

http://www.motherlove.com/product_nipple_cream.php


http://www.mothercare.com/gp/product/B000IVT03Y

i used the last one it seemed to help
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check the babys latch. If they don't latch properly it can hurt like hell. Another thing is to talk with a lactation specialist. They can help with positioning, latch, etc. Just don't give up, it does get easier.
lastvice
lastvice
Keep at it, it definately gets easier. They sell these things called soothies which is like a gel pad that you put in the fridge and then put it in your bra when you're sore. They're great. Maybe you can get something like that. You can also rub some milk on the nipples when the baby's done eating to sooth them. And of course, get some lansinoh cream if you don't have any, or pure lanolin is good too. Good luck, hang in there, it's worth it!
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Lanolin cream worked for me.
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Just thought i'd add i'm allergic to lanolin so cant user anything contaning it
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Use a nipple cream called Mother Love nipple cream (motherlove.com). It contains no lanolin and it is amazing. I used it while nursing all 3 of my babies.

I also second the recommendation to use Soothies. Those things are great.

And as much as possible, walk around topless to let the air dry your nipples. Make sure after you nurse to express a little extra breast milk and rub it on to your nipples. Let them dry and then slather on the nipple cream. Always change your pads when they get wet. I would sometimes slather on the nipple cream and then put the cold soothies on top. My nipples were raw, cracked and bleeding... and these things saved me.

Good luck.
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