sore nipples

lindseywit

I know that this is a necessary evil when it come to BF.  It really only hurts when he first latches on and as he keeps eating it doesnt hurt.  However they are so sore that I dread when feeding time comes along.  I have the lanisoh(sp) cream and that is not helping anymore, any tricks or anything I can get that could help me out?  Thank you in advance, we are very new at this.

kds24

Time.  That's all that seemed to help since DS's latch was good and I was using the lanolin cream.  I've heard about some cooling pads that some women use, but I read about those after my nipples started feeling better.  Letting them "breathe" also helped, so I made sure not to wear tight bras.

 

Mrs.Teddy

kds24:

Time.  That's all that seemed to help since DS's latch was good and I was using the lanolin cream.  I've heard about some cooling pads that some women use, but I read about those after my nipples started feeling better.  Letting them "breathe" also helped, so I made sure not to wear tight bras.

 

Thanks for this. I am having a similar issues, my nipples are very sore & my breasts are as well. I hope to get the cooling pads once DS is discharged from the NICU.

lindseywit

How long does this last??

CEO1197

I had this problem when we first started too.  I had to prepare myself mentally each time I put her on the one side because the first few seconds hurt so bad. 

Try to let your nips get as much air as possible, this really helped me.  I just went braless alot of the time.  Lansinoh cream also helped.  I think I was in pain for about two or three weeks before it got better.  Just hang in there, it will get better!!

kds24

Yeah, I don't remember exactly when it went away, but I know by 6 weeks I had no pain at all.  It was a gradual lessening of pain.  Of course this month was my 2nd pp AF and ouchie, it was newborn nips all over again, not fair!

IU_baby

The comfort gel pads helped the most for me with sore nipples.  The initial latch soreness went away for me at about 6 weeks. 

ficklefiona

distraction. turn on the tv and try not to think about it.?

it will get better.

bleu928

Hang in there. As a BF newbie myself, it DOES get better.  The gel cooling pads are awesome.  I also froze some wet washclothes and put them on for a bit after a feeding. It was great relief if you have any other soreness.

Right now, my left nipple doesn't even hurt during latch, but my right one gives me the "toe curling" pain for a few moments until he's good and sucking.  Hang in there.

vtkgirl77

I'm not sure if this helps but I take Motrin in the evenings. For some reason, my nipples are more sore in the evening and the Motrin seems to help. I also have a bra that's cotton that is very soft on my nipples.