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Sore and sensitive nipples

m88bloomm88bloom member
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I bf for the first 2 weeks and it hurt so bad I would be in tears so I switched to only pumping which has been much more bearable but lately is starting to hurt more and more. I have extremely sensitive and sore nipples I can't even let the water in the shower touch them without it hurting. Anyone have any suggestions on what i can do to ease the pain?  
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    klgallupklgallup member
    Are you using lanolin or another sort of nipple cream before pumping?
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    MrsL2012MrsL2012 member
    Could be thrush. I'd say see an lc
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    Babyeleven Babyeleven member
    My nipples were unbelievably sore as well but I expected that. From everything I have read and what I can also now attest to- it takes 6 wks for the outer skin to truly 'toughen up'. If the inner stem is sore however, that's a sign of a bad latch. As for the pain with pumping, try putting lanolin on the inside of the flanges prior to each pumping session. It's like lubticating pistons, so much more comfortable & much easier on your nipples. I had so many problems breastfeeding early on & with time they've all worked themselves out. Don't give up, it gets better!
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    NaenaNaena member
    I had the same problem and the LC said I had an infection. I got compounded nipple ointment and it helped right awat.
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    m88bloomm88bloom member
    Thanks ladies! I'll be trying everything.
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