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07.15.08, 14:28 PM General Topics
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Breastfeeding question-i have been exclusively bfing my 4 mo baby, but about a week ago, when she latches onto the breast that always has the most milk, i am almost screaming in pain. Initially it was just when she latched on, but now the pain (mostly around the nipple) is pretty constant. I should call my ob, right? tia. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.15.08, 02:28 PM Flag

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i would call an LC, LLL support, or some other BF focussed support first. a lot of OB's don't know much about bf. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:30 PM Flag

I would go to a lactation consultant. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:31 PM Flag

have you had clogged milk ducts yet? They're usually not centered in the nipple area. Why don't you check out the symptoms of mastitis (sp?) as well- so you know what to tell dr. If you have fever, chills, smell...go to dr immediatly and do not breastfeed. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:58 PM Flag

go to the doc with mastitis but no reasn not to bf,in fact yu want themilk being removed (as in a plugged duct). [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:00 PM Flag

It might be thrush. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 05:06 PM Flag