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06.16.08, 14:05 PM General Topics
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How long did it take for pain to go away with nursing your first? (I've seen two lactation consultants who told me latch was perfect btw.) [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.16.08, 02:05 PM Flag
 

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Once the cracks were healed it was fine. Have you checked for thrush? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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It does take a while to settle into it and I had a friend who never found it comfortable and gave up. If you are also pumping check that the pump isn't making you sore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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np: I had thrush and a staph infection at the same time. The staph infection wasn't diagnosed for a while (because it was assumed I only had thrush). Are you in the NYC area? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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op: i'm not in nyc, but thanks for the tip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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GL. (I asked about NYC because if you were near here, I'd give you someone to call). If it doesn't get better soon, ask your OB about possible other problems (such as staph). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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were you nervous about passing staph to DC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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What treatment are you using for the thrush? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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10 days of diflucan and db is on nystatin. i'm also eating lots of yogurt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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even when you're doing everything properly and there is no thrush, it's toe-curling pain while the nipples toughen. Don't worry, but grit your teeth until it passes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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If you do it correctly, your nipples don't have to be "toghen". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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it's just the term used for getting them accustomed to the constant sucking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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6 wks for first, 8-10 wks for 2d. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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wow, longer for the second, that's interesting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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both my nipples got infected @ 4 days , got an antibiotic to clear it up and it took @ 2 weeks for pain to go away. I can honestly tell you I got to a place where he could suck forever and it didn't bother me at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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op: it's odd because it doesn't hurt when she sucks, it hurts after she's finished [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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wow, you should get checked. It might be an infection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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well i have some cracks and i think the air hitting them just makes it hurt. being treated for thrush but if it's not better soon i'll see dr about it. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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I would use a wet washcloth every time before I would nurse. It would clear away the cracks and then it was an easier transition to nurse. Hang in there it does clear up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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warm washcloth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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yeah i would soak the nipples and then it made it easier when I would nurse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Try soaking your nipples in some salt water after nursing for a minute or two. I had the worst scabs for two weeks and the soaks healed everything up in about 2 days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I have vasospasm (Raynaud's), so it didn't go away until several months after I stopped nursing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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Try consultan Maire Clements if in NYC. It did not hurt with the techn. she used and my insurance covered it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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Yes -- i used her too. it's not supposed to hurt! If it does, or ou're getting discouraged at all, call Maire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.23.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Warm wash cloth before, put cream on after and stuff a green cabbage leave into your bra. It sounds insane but it helps, keep the cabbage in the fridge so it is cool. I also used the hair dryer sometimes after to dry them. I used to dip the nipples in salt water or use olive oil or the nursing cream and let them also air dry... I felt like a complete moron ... Try and avoid the pump, keep the baby on the breast as much as possible. Get a good chair, sit straight, get a boppy, don't move the breast to baby other way around etc. GL ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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