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mystic_J · February 2013

Question for you: after your bout with this, did you continue to use lanolin on your nipples post feeding? I ask because I am wondering if keeping my nipples moist with lanolin is not a good idea, since my discharge instructions call for keeping the nipple clean and dry. Thoughts? TIA

CallMeAl · February 2013

I think part of the reason I got such bad mastitis in the first place is that I had a horrible crack in my right nipple. It was NOT in good shape, but I didn't want to use a shield since it was so early in our BF relationship, so I just covered it in lanolin/medela gel/anything I could think of. All that moisture just bred more bacteria, I think which easily entered through the deep crack. If you can stand it, I would let them stay dry as much as possible. Might want to run it by your LC, too.

Eta do you have cracks? Do you use a shield?

mystic_J · February 2013

I exclusively pump, but I do have a crack on the right side that I had previously been dousing in Lanolin. My concern was the same as yours, so I'm air drying them post pumping session now...figured I would try something different.

Also, did you use nursing pads? I feel like I should to try and shield the cracked area from exposure to outside elements...

erkie · February 2013

jme515:
I exclusively pump, but I do have a crack on the right side that I had previously been dousing in Lanolin. My concern was the same as yours, so I'm air drying them post pumping session now...figured I would try something different.

Also, did you use nursing pads? I feel like I should to try and shield the cracked area from exposure to outside elements...

Sorry, lurking, but call your dr and ask for a prescription for magic nipple cream yes that is the real name of it. My LC said you do need to keep applying cream to help heal a crack. This stuff keeps the nipple healing, but is also antifungal and antimocrobial and safe for baby. When you are done with it, it makes awesome diaper rash cream, too.

CallMeAl · February 2013

erkie:
jme515:
I exclusively pump, but I do have a crack on the right side that I had previously been dousing in Lanolin. My concern was the same as yours, so I'm air drying them post pumping session now...figured I would try something different. Also, did you use nursing pads? I feel like I should to try and shield the cracked area from exposure to outside elements...
Sorry, lurking, but call your dr and ask for a prescription for magic nipple cream yes that is the real name of it. My LC said you do need to keep applying cream to help heal a crack. This stuff keeps the nipple healing, but is also antifungal and antimocrobial and safe for baby. When you are done with it, it makes awesome diaper rash cream, too.

This sounds like miracle stuff! I'm keeping a mental note for (hopefully) our next baby.

JME - I also used these soft shell nipple cup things to protect my injured nipple, and while they look ridiculous, I used them at home constantly. Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/SoftShells-Breast-Shell-Soothers-Nipples/dp/B000058DPN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361815630&sr=8-1&keywords=nipple+cups+soft+shell

mystic_J · February 2013

erkie:
jme515:
I exclusively pump, but I do have a crack on the right side that I had previously been dousing in Lanolin. My concern was the same as yours, so I'm air drying them post pumping session now...figured I would try something different.

Also, did you use nursing pads? I feel like I should to try and shield the cracked area from exposure to outside elements...

Sorry, lurking, but call your dr and ask for a prescription for magic nipple cream yes that is the real name of it. My LC said you do need to keep applying cream to help heal a crack. This stuff keeps the nipple healing, but is also antifungal and antimocrobial and safe for baby. When you are done with it, it makes awesome diaper rash cream, too.

Thank you so much! I called my doctor and they called it in to the pharmacy. Waiting on it now. Hoping it really helps!!!!

erkie · February 2013

jme515:
erkie:
jme515:
I exclusively pump, but I do have a crack on the right side that I had previously been dousing in Lanolin. My concern was the same as yours, so I'm air drying them post pumping session now...figured I would try something different. Also, did you use nursing pads? I feel like I should to try and shield the cracked area from exposure to outside elements...
Sorry, lurking, but call your dr and ask for a prescription for magic nipple cream yes that is the real name of it. My LC said you do need to keep applying cream to help heal a crack. This stuff keeps the nipple healing, but is also antifungal and antimocrobial and safe for baby. When you are done with it, it makes awesome diaper rash cream, too.
Thank you so much! I called my doctor and they called it in to the pharmacy. Waiting on it now. Hoping it really helps!!!!

I hope so, too!

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