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06.07.08, 15:22 PM General Topics
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HOw much pain is normal when you start breastfeeding? I am having a hard time. DB 4 days old and my nipples are sore and scabby on the tip. It is has hurt but I could live with it. Now, I am having A LOT of pain when she nurses that I can't power through. Her latch looks good. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.07.08, 03:22 PM Flag
 

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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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The pain is terrible at the beginning every time they latch on and lasts around a week to 10 days (at least that's how long it took for me ). It should feel a little better 1-2 minutes into a feeding but still pretty bad. Keep putting that lanolin cream on before and after you nurse and let your nipples air out a little. Power through if you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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(I can reply to posts, but not to replies. Weird.) Yes, it hurts. I ebf two babies, and it hurt both times. If you have scabs, be sure to put some antibacterial cream on them (Neosporin, Bacitracin, etc.). Wipe off before nursing. What is happening is that the baby is chewing her way onto the nipple. What I did with the second: put baby on lap, gently pull her jaw OPEN, jam nipple in, pull baby up to you. It sounds harsh, but it worked. Still, latch was painful for about 10-14 days. Once you are over the hump, nursing is so great. Like my mother said, feeding your baby will never be so easy again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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I was in agony. My nipples were cracked and bleeding and I was in so much pain I would cry each time I breastfed. I called my OB who was a huge help. Gave me an Rx cream for my nipples and that made everything better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:51 PM Flag
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