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FTM-Sore Nipples

rrrowe15rrrowe15 member
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My daughter was born a month early and we are trying to EBF.  We did supplement with some formula because she was Jaundice and it helped her BM more.  Now I am off that and my milk is in.  She feeds fantastically and the LC told me that she has an amazing suck reflex for a preemie.  Now my nipples are so sore!  I know this is part of the BF journey but how do I know if the sore is from a shallow latch vs normal soreness?  She has such a tiny mouth I worry that she is not latching properly and I am just unaware. If it is normal tenderness what suggestions do you have to ease the pain?  I use lanolin cream but I will try anything to ease the pain during latching (esp since it takes a few tries to get her to latch).
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Re: FTM-Sore Nipples

  • Maryland BabyMaryland Baby member
    I struggled so much with this in the beginning. This for me was worse than labour! The thing that got me through was Lasinoh cream and ice packs! eventually I think they just "toughen up" I can remember the soreness like it was yesterday.. day by day it got better but thats what I did to get through! alternatively a lactation consultant can help you with the latch. We feed perfectly now and I was so sore in the beginning so for us I don't believe it was latch related if that makes you feel better.
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  • novasouthanblondnovasouthanblond member
    Our LO's have very similar mouths! I think part of it could be the latch, and I agree with PP about seeing a lactation consultant. My LO has had latching issues since day one and my nipples hurt so bad I can feel the nerve in my shoulder blade. If its a shallow latch, you'll notice if your nipples are purple/blue and if there are ridges/almost bite lines on the end by the areola, it'll prove if LO is sucking on the nipple or if she is latching properly with the areola as well.

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  • larrysdarlinglarrysdarling member

    It's common to feel pain right after latching but you shouldn't be feeling pain throughout the entire feeding.

    To help with sore nipples, use lots of lanolin after each feeding. Express a little breast milk onto your nipples after a feeding and rub it in. Let it air dry.  

     

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  • luis&colletteluis&collette

    I had the same problem at thr start of my BFing adventure. It gets alot better about a month in. I would suggest watching YouTube videos on breastfeeding it helped my alot with learning to latch and postion baby properly. Good Luck and hang in there :-) 

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