still sore boobs

jayja2007

I'm sorry to ask again but I'm still super sore. I'm at the point of squeezing eyes shut and holding my breathe to brace myself for the pain. I also think its causing a deep in my supply. I can usually pump between 6-8 oz during my session and today I barely got 3.

I tried the gel pads, lansinoh, and taking ibuprofen but I'm still sore.

Should I wait a little longer before I try something else? Has anyone tried nipple butter? Is it worth the price?

I really want to make to 1 year bfing but I don't think I can last a month plus with the pain.

ellebee2

Has DDs latch changed? Are your nips just sore or are they cracked, etc.? 

Could it be thrush maybe?

Good luck. Sore boobs SUCK!. Hope you figure it out / fix it soon. 

linzeek44

Does she have new teeth?
My first thought is go back to the basics and make sure she is latching well.

Thrush sounds like a possibility...is it burning-ish?

Is it just the nipple? Is it during feedings, or in between feedings too?

Look for white milk blebs too. They are so tiny and just like a little white dot but they hurt terribly. In my experience it is mostly during initial latch. An Epsom salt soak and then gentle exfoliating to get the bleb off worked wonders.

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jayja2007

No new teeth. We've been nursing in the same position since 2 months just the regular cradle position. She does try to twist and turn sometimes.
It's not a burning feeling or lingering. Its just sore to touch and the initial latch and pumping.