Roughen nipples??

smileyreilly13

I'm a first time breast feeder and have heard to toughen up my nipples prior to giving birth. Is this something I really need to do?

sallen26

Yes, with sandpaper, go with a fine grain. Ask the customer service desk at home depot. They'll help you out.

shopgirl133

Yes! Best advice I've gotten. I take a little Lanoline and work it in there. Sounds weird I know but worth it. No pain during breast feeding.

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keifekm

I didn't with my first and successfully breastfed for a year. The thought of "toughening" them makes me queasy. They are so sensitive as it is! Ouch!

be888

Leave your nipples alone. They will toughen up just fine when you start breastfeeding.

RSupry

No

meganmcmuffin

RSupry said:

No

I second this with a FUCK NO.

JennaQ79

Definitely not. I had a couple issues in the beginning but pushed through and was just fine. This is the job they are meant to do

mimi&stella

Please don't really go ask at home depot.
I've nursed 4 and the last two months of pregnancy I will towel them a bit vigorously while drying off out of the shower... Didn't do it with 1preg and they bled... Seems to be enough. Got the advice from a ma with 9 kids...

BabyIxolib

My mother brought this up when we met the lactation consultant at hospital pre-reg. (husband is over seas so mom is being dragged around) and the lactation nurse said not to do this, nipple stimulation and sex (specifically orgasms and sperm) can bring on labor. Unless you are ready for baby.
Mine are not all that sensitive to begin with which makes me worry that I won't produce milk... One of those crazy first time mom fears/rationals.

kjuryfl

Heck no. Your nipples don't deserve that. 

boxermamahm

I wouldn't recommend doing anything painful to your nipples. I have been rubbing coconut oil on mine in the shower to keep the skin moist, but that's the extent of my nipple "preparation".

topaz7777

Not necessary, back in the 70's this was a common recommendation.  Now they have figured out that it's not really helpful anyway.  Read up on what to expect and talk to people on the breast feeding board here. 

valrobbins2286

Ouch! I appreciate the thought behind it but it seems like this is something that should occur naturally, though sandpaper is an interesting suggestion