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BF/Pumping troubles...

sassafras007sassafras007 member
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My nipples are so sore that I am dreading doing either right now. I can see that my supply seems to be down a bit so that has me worried. I am using lanolin and that helps some but they are so sore.

any suggestions...?

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Re: BF/Pumping troubles...

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    TriciaJoyTriciaJoy member

    Have you seen the lactation consultant at all? You might have her evaluate you and see if maybe you need a larger cone. I had to go up 2 sizes on the left and 1 on the right. I was getting a nasty blister from it rubbing.

    Also, before you start pumping, try to hand express a little milk into the phlange and rub it around. It will help lubricate as well. I thought it worked better than lanolin, honestly. 

    For supply, drink LOTS of water. LOTS LOTS LOTS. try some oatmeal. You can do a power pump (pump 10 minutes, stop 10 minutes, pump 10 minutes, off and on for an hour) once a day. 

    Fenugreek. 

    Eventually I had to go to domperidone, but hopefully you can avoid prescription meds. 

     

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    witt0198witt0198

    I agree with Trish about talking to a LC I needed the custom flanges as well, the standard ones were too small and would rub wrong and pinch. I also had nipple vasospasm and it's VERY painful, and honestly didn't think I'd be able to continue nursing. Thankfully it's easy to treat and I was able to pump for a total of 17months with minimal trouble after I figured it out.

    Read this article and see if it sounds like what you're experiencing, a lot of LC's forget about it IF they know about it. https://www.llli.org/NB/NBJulAug99p120.html

    GL

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    sassafras007sassafras007 member
    Thanks guys. I will check this stuff out!!
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    ijackijack member
    Another great way to heal them is to rub BM on your nipples and let them air dry. Air is going to help them heal faster than keeping a pad on them :)
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    clyoungseyclyoungsey
    ditto all pp, plus my LC said to put a little olive oil in the flanges, that helped also.
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