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Cut from pump

Juliebird8307Juliebird8307 member
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I seemed to be having trouble finding the correct flange size and have torn up my breasts. I finally got the right side healed but now I have an even worse cut on my left. Every time I pump or BF it breaks open. Does anyone have advise on how to get this to heal quickly?
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  • cgregory81cgregory81 member
    I've always greased the flanges with coconut oil every time I pump. It's the only way I was able to comfortably pump.
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  • Juliebird8307Juliebird8307 member
    Hmm I never thought of that. Maybe I can load up on Lanolin before.
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  • CNYBride05CNYBride05 member
    Put breast milk on your sore breast and maybe ask an LC to help you with flange size? Ouch!
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  • cgregory81cgregory81 member
    I tried lanolin first, but it was still too sticky in the flanges. Pumping was so painful when I first went back to work, until I discovered coconut oil. It eliminates all friction.
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  • Juliebird8307Juliebird8307 member
    Ok I'll give coconut oil a try. This cut that I have now is horrible. It keeps bleeding and drying up an getting stuck to the breast pad. Then it reopens when I unstick it and pump
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  • CarolinaGirl2014CarolinaGirl2014 member
    I second the coconut oil! When I had cracked nipples, I put it on after every pump and it helped heal them, avoid infection, and sooth the pain. I also put it in before pumping and it let them move freely in the flange- couldn't believe how great it felt compared to the terrible pain of opening the cracks with each suck. Good luck!
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  • atcwagatcwag member
    Make sure you put coconut oil/lanolin on before putting on breast pads. Reapply generously during the day. Try Soothies.
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  • babymama619babymama619 member
    I'm a fan of lanolin. Ask a LC to help you with the right size flange, or maybe a LLL meeting if cost is an issue.

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