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Sore nipple remedies?

candiland2003candiland2003
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I have been BF'ing LO since delivery and sadly the hospital didn't have a LC so needless to say I was not having LO latch on correctly. Now after 3 days my nipples hurt like crazy. Are there any natural remedies I can try to sooth my sore nipples? 
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  • jenmae3jenmae3
    I used hot towels to soothe mine. Part of the solution is just enduring - I have absolutely no pain now. It really just takes time. Good luck!
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  • wini77wini77 member

    imagemooshagirl:
    The best thing that worked for me was alternating using lanolin sometimes and other times expressing a bit of breastmilk on them, rubbing it in and letting them air dry.

    This.  Mostly I just expressed breastmilk and rubbed it in (before and after feedings) and let it air dry after the feeding.  I'd also rub it into blisters.  I only used lanolin occasionally as I never had it near me when I needed it.  It does get better...

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  • skiwic8skiwic8
    Like a pp said time is your friend. Your nipples had not had this much action probably ever.  In the meantime I found relief with Soothie gel pads, Lansinoh lanolin and breastmilk. Also I alternated between tylenol and advil for the first few weeks.
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  • candiland2003candiland2003
    Thanks ladies I will certainly use all your tips. See you around the board. :)
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  • Mrs.OLMrs.OL

    Time is your best friend!  I am only 2 weeks pp and my nipples already feel a TON better.  It is really just a matter of them getting used to all of the action that they are getting.  

    In the meantime you can try using the breast milk like others had mentioned.  I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Lansinoh or Medela gel pads - put them in the fridge while you are nursing and you'll have a nice soothing treat when you are done!  I also like the Medela Tender Care Lanolin.  The lansinoh brand is very thick and a little harder to get on a sore nipple.  

    GL!  

    ~Olivia~
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