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1. what does EFB mean

2. what to do for sore nipples other than the gel

3. how long will i bleed after giving birth. its been a month now and im still bleeding. some days are light and some days theres more than normal

thanks in advance

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  • kittykatloverkittykatlover

    EBF is exclusively breast fed

    Lansinoh lanolin works for me

    Can be up to 6 weeks

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  • Mrslove78Mrslove78 member

    1. ?

    2. You shouldn't get sore nipples if you latch LO properly.  BFing isn't supposed to hurt.  If it does you should see your Lactation consultant for help.

    3. It was over 5 weeks for me.

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  • JCMJCM member
    I use Medela's Lanolin ointment.  It's not as thick as some of the others so it's easier to smooth on.  If you don't want to use an ointment maybe cool compresses?
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  • Jen&Joe06Jen&Joe06 member

    I bled for 5 weeks.

    Don't let anything rub against your nipples.

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  • cabo_katecabo_kate

    I bled for about a month.

    As far as sore nipples, mine were awful for a loooong time - it got better around 5-6 weeks. It helped to soak them in warm bowls of water, and sometimes I would use an ice pack before he latched to "numb" the area a bit. But nothing really helped as much as time. 

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  • Mrs.C042807Mrs.C042807 member
    When I was BFing, the LC told me to put expressed milk on my nipples and let them air dry.  It actually helped.

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  • *Bee**Bee*
    imageMrslove78:

    2. You shouldn't get sore nipples if you latch LO properly.  BFing isn't supposed to hurt.  If it does you should see your Lactation consultant for help.

    This is not true.  I had my latch checked and was told it was "textbook" yet my nips still hurt for about 4 weeks.

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  • daisy333daisy333
    Sore Nipples... get breast shells.  They are like half sphere hard plastic things that you put over your nipples so nothing rubs on them.  I used them for the first 2 weeks and never had sore nipples.  Also, make sure LO is latching on properly... they should take most of your nipple into their mouth when eating, not just the tip.  If it hurts or they don't open their mouth wide enough, make them relatch (stick your finger into their mouth to break the seal) otherwise you will hurt your nipple more. 
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  • one_more_girlone_more_girl
    imageMrslove78:

    1. ?

    2. You shouldn't get sore nipples if you latch LO properly.  BFing isn't supposed to hurt.  If it does you should see your Lactation consultant for help.

    3. It was over 5 weeks for me.

     

    BFing hurt like hell for me for a good month or so, and the LC told me we had a good latch.  Some people's nipples are just more sensitive than others.  Definitely try the Lansinoh that helped me a ton!  Make sure you put that on before showering too because it helps them not to dry out with the warm water! 

    I bled for 8 weeks.  It sucked, hope you don't have the same!  GL!

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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    3. I did for 7.5 weeks
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