After 6 weeks of misery, breastfeeding was finally getting easier. My cracked bleeding nipples healed, and we figured out a great latch. Now at 7 weeks it's getting painful again. This time it's a burning sensation, and no matter how we re-latch or change positions it doesn't get better. My nipples do appear a little bit pinker than normal, but maybe that could be from the endless nursing and pumping. I also occasionally get random shooting pains in my breast. LO has no signs of thrush, no white spots in mouth or diaper rash. Could I have thrush on my nipples? How is it diagnosed and would I go see my OB or lactation?
I would appreciate anyone's advice or experience. Thanks!
Re: Thrush?
Baby didn't have symptoms until I was starting to get better which is common that they won't have any. But you both need to be treated at same time or it'll pass back and forth. I was started in over the counter topical yeast infection cream on nipples which made the pain subside within a couple days (thank god!!) but I still have the burning and itching and occasional shooting pains, so I'm now prescribed an oral med to clear it out. LO was prescribed an oral med that we did for a week and dr Today said his looks to be cleared. I'm in week 5 almost 6 now so it's been a long haul. The worst is the burning now, I can't put on clothes or bra so I can't leave the house much, it's like fire ants are on my nipples when I would try!
Definitely seek help asap to treat it!!! It's so frustrating. I'm so glad to be almost out of the woods.
I haven't pumped or given pacifier yet but if you do you'll need to sterilize everything every time to avoid decontamination