BFing/EPing mom question

MBush4 · October 2013

I have a huge blister right below my nipple. It's not a milk blister, it's a regular blister that I accidently pulled off mistaking it for milk. It got stuck to my bra and would get pulled off whenever I would go to pump (I EP). Last night when I went to pump before bed the pain was excruciating. This morning I couldn't pump for as long on that side because of the pain either. I worry my supply is going to tank because while I am trying to pump like normal on my left side, my right side hurts so bad and I'm really just pumping to relieve pressure. Any tips on how to keep my supply up and/or take care of the pain? I've tried lanolin and I've even used bandaids to cover them, but it doesn't help very long. Thanks! I just don't want to lose my supply. My goal was to make it a full year so DS could go off of only BM (I'm cheap and just never wanted to pay for his food if I could avoid it).

kleigh926 · October 2013

Maybe ask your OB for some APNO cream? I've been using it on a crack below my nipple where DD bit me a couple weeks ago. It helps with pain and healing.

tshores90 · October 2013

Are your pump cups too big? I know if too much of your areola is being sucked into the flanged cup it can cause the blister. Continued pumping with the cups that don't fit will only make it worse. I'd go with PP too and say check with your doc!