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prepping the nipples?

jmlushboughjmlushbough member
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So, my mom keeps telling me that I should start getting my nipples ready for BFing. Is this necesary, and if so what is the process? She's talking about twisting and rubbing them to desensitize them, I think... Really?
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Re: prepping the nipples?

  • ValentineNJValentineNJ
    I wish I would have listened to those who told me to "rough" them up.  I have very sensitive skin and my nipples are blown up and look like cauliflower.  I actually decided tonight to EP for at least a few days, if not permanently because I am inso much pain.
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  • aubergebrideaubergebride member
    from everything I have read you do not need tp prep your nipples. I didn't do anything and had minimal probelms. I think I read it could be harmful to "prep" before. Just be very conscience of your babies latch on and use lanolin if you feel soreness in the beginning (I also used soothies that I refrigerated to soothe them when they were sore). I'm now in my almost 4th week and have no soreness.
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  • Beasley17Beasley17

    Nooooo!  I did not do anything - and the LC's do not recommend you do anything, this is an OWT.  Everyone will have a different experience.  I was very lucky that I never had sore nipples other than the first few days. 

    Just watch the latch in the beginning and use lanolin all the time.  

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  • brainwashxxbrainwashxx
    I think beating up my nipples would of made it worse. Regardless it's gonna hurt in the beginning because it's a new experience for your body. Pinching them, rubbing them with rough things is NOTHING like BFing. I would just keep comfortable right now. But, it does get better. My nipples were only sore for about 2-3 weeks.
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  • tlynnustlynnus

    I would imagine that this would only desensitize your nipples to twisting and rubbing! LOL 

    Seriously though, don't do anything like this. As pp said, just use lanolin in the early days to help your nipples feel better. Once you get past the first difficult week or two, you won't need it anymore. 

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  • eacabraham@gmail.comeacabraham@gmail.com

    Nursing a baby neither twists nor rubs your nipples under normal circumstances.  So how is beating up on your nips supposed to help?

    I agree - OWT, don't do it.  Lay in some lanolin and some Sootheez and don't go yanking on your nipples unless you enjoy that kind of thing.

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