Okay I have raw raw raw nipples.

Ashley Pharez · March 2009

Any tips or tricks besides rubbing lanolin or breastmilk on them? It hasn't helped! Cracked, bleeding, peeling nipples ouch.

skaplan000 · March 2009

I read some where that cold lettuce leaves help with the pain! lol I havent tried it yet.

shavaughn · March 2009

I had these disposable cooling gel pads = heaven.

i basically had to stick through all the pain and it just healed and got better and better each day:(

houndbaby · March 2009

nipple shield

MrsL.inMarch · March 2009

I think the 2 week point is a turning point for most people. Be brave, you'll make it. The gel pad things are awesome.

JessMil10 · March 2009

It took about a week and a half for mine to go away with using the cream. Mine were so bad the skin was sticking to my bra and pulling off, but it did get better with some patience.The next step -- sunbathing topless. I have heard things, but I never tried it.

mega6_vancouver · March 2009

Sorry to say but right now your SOL it will just last a few days but your nipples are getting use to breastfeeding. Continue with the lanolin and your breastmilk. Cry through the feeding if you have to i know i did many times. Good luck.

Ashley Pharez · March 2009

houndbaby:
nipple shield

I got one today and DS likes it on the left breast but won't take it on the right lol.

Shavaughn where can I get these pads? They sound like heaven!

iris427 · March 2009

Don't use a nipple shield unless you have to--they can cause problems down the road.

Try using cool gel pads or bags of frozen veggies in your nipples and keep applying the lanolin. Take some tylenol or ibuprofen.

Unfortunately, there's not much else you can do except wait it out. It will get better soon, I promise. My nipples hurt like hell until 10 days postpartum. They were still tender for awhile after that, but not horrible. And now they are nips of steel LOL. Try and distract yourself during feedings, with TV or a book or the bump, so you aren't focusing on the pain.

GL.

shavaughn · March 2009

excitedforlittleone:

houndbaby:
nipple shield

I got one today and DS likes it on the left breast but won't take it on the right lol.

Shavaughn where can I get these pads? They sound like heaven!

target, walmart the usual:) I think playtex made them. I tried to shield those weeks of BFing out of my memories. Stick with it though and its al worth it:)!

bnljane1988 · March 2009

houndbaby:
nipple shield

agreed, but I discovered them because DS wouldn't latch on to one of my breasts. Didn't have to use them for very long and they totally helped with the raw nipples. (On a side note: made me agree with my Pediatrician and believe that "nipple-confusion is a crock, ,also reinforced by the fact that we bottle feed breast milk sometimes with no issues with him going right back to the breast.)

clothdiapermomma · March 2009

I used Nipple Butter by Earth Mama Angel Baby.

skaplan000 · March 2009

iris427:

Try and distract yourself during feedings, with TV or a book or the bump, so you aren't focusing on the pain.

GL.

I wish I could distract myself, I couldnt even distract myself from a contraction! lol

Ashley Pharez · March 2009

iris427:

Don't use a nipple shield unless you have to--they can cause problems down the road.

Try using cool gel pads or bags of frozen veggies in your nipples and keep applying the lanolin. Take some tylenol or ibuprofen.

Unfortunately, there's not much else you can do except wait it out. It will get better soon, I promise. My nipples hurt like hell until 10 days postpartum. They were still tender for awhile after that, but not horrible. And now they are nips of steel LOL. Try and distract yourself during feedings, with TV or a book or the bump, so you aren't focusing on the pain.

GL.

Thanks I figured this! I just never knew it was going to be this painful! I actually cried through my pumping session today!

iris427 · March 2009

bnljane1988:

houndbaby:
nipple shield

agreed, but I discovered them because DS wouldn't latch on to one of my breasts. Didn't have to use them for very long and they totally helped with the raw nipples. (On a side note: made me agree with my Pediatrician and believe that "nipple-confusion is a crock, ,also reinforced by the fact that we bottle feed breast milk sometimes with no issues with him going right back to the breast.)

It IS a real problem for some babies. Not all babies are the same.

Some babies won't latch without a shield if they get used to them, and that can cause supply issues down the road.

alicatt79 · March 2009

It gets better with time. The first week or so is hell no matter how good the latch or what you do. After that, it's not bad at all.

iris427 · March 2009

excitedforlittleone:
iris427:

Don't use a nipple shield unless you have to--they can cause problems down the road.

Try using cool gel pads or bags of frozen veggies in your nipples and keep applying the lanolin. Take some tylenol or ibuprofen.

Unfortunately, there's not much else you can do except wait it out. It will get better soon, I promise. My nipples hurt like hell until 10 days postpartum. They were still tender for awhile after that, but not horrible. And now they are nips of steel LOL. Try and distract yourself during feedings, with TV or a book or the bump, so you aren't focusing on the pain.

GL.

Thanks I figured this! I just never knew it was going to be this painful! I actually cried through my pumping session today!

Oh yes, I used to cry and scream four letter words when my baby latched! LOL

It really does get better soon, although I know right now that even a few more days of this may seem unbearable. Hang in there and you will be so glad you did. And we nesties will be happy to keep encouraging you.

Are you lubricating your pump shields? That might help a little when you are pumping.

eminbmore · March 2009

I agree, the gel pads are great. Plus, alternating hot and cold compresses helped for me (although I'm not sure if you're actually supposed to do this).

I also called my OB and got a prescription for a compound, called Canadian Nipple Cream. I put it on 3-4 times a day and it really helped with the pain. I think only some pharmacies will make it, but it was very very helpful.

Good luck - and stick it out! I cried through many nursing sessions at first. Last week I think we turned the corner though, and now it doesn't hurt at all. It's worth it!

bnljane1988 · March 2009

iris427:
bnljane1988:

houndbaby:
nipple shield

agreed, but I discovered them because DS wouldn't latch on to one of my breasts. Didn't have to use them for very long and they totally helped with the raw nipples. (On a side note: made me agree with my Pediatrician and believe that "nipple-confusion is a crock, ,also reinforced by the fact that we bottle feed breast milk sometimes with no issues with him going right back to the breast.)

It IS a real problem for some babies. Not all babies are the same.

Some babies won't latch without a shield if they get used to them, and that can cause supply issues down the road.

Seriously, my apologies. I made a generalization with only my own personal experience and my Dr's opinion.

I honestly cannot imagine having that issue. - would suck for me, personally, because i'm not a "public-breastfeeder." I'd never be able to leave the house (as it is my goal to only give him breast milk for the first 6 mos. if possible)

iris427 · March 2009

bnljane1988:
iris427:
bnljane1988:

houndbaby:
nipple shield

agreed, but I discovered them because DS wouldn't latch on to one of my breasts. Didn't have to use them for very long and they totally helped with the raw nipples. (On a side note: made me agree with my Pediatrician and believe that "nipple-confusion is a crock, ,also reinforced by the fact that we bottle feed breast milk sometimes with no issues with him going right back to the breast.)

It IS a real problem for some babies. Not all babies are the same.

Some babies won't latch without a shield if they get used to them, and that can cause supply issues down the road.

Seriously, my apologies. I made a generalization with only my own personal experience and my Dr's opinion.

I honestly cannot imagine having that issue. - would suck for me, personally, because i'm not a "public-breastfeeder." I'd never be able to leave the house (as it is my goal to only give him breast milk for the first 6 mos. if possible)

It's cool. I kind of have the opposite issue--I introduced a bottle too late and she won't really take it. Sucks.

iteachk · March 2009

Just want to say that Jonah is darling! Congrats!

Gramyson · March 2009

my first week or so bf'ing hurt like hell...i just stuck with the lanolin. im at 2 weeks now and my nips are feeling good. hang in there!

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