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Nipple Pain (one side) OUCH!!!!
micmash
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Hi ladies! I posted this question in the Breastfeeding forum but no one has responded so I thought I would try here as well. My baby is almost 5 months old. About a week ago I started having pain in my right nipple. It's super tender and hurts to the touch. Like even when my shirt or bra rubs against it, It had gone away after a few days but now seems to be back with a vengeance. When my daughter first latches on it hurts SO much and for the first few minutes I just want to cry. It usually settles down a little once she gets going. It's only my right nipple and it doesn't look any different than my left. Maybe a little pinker but if at all, barely. It is increasinly more sore today. Any thoughts as to what it could be or similar experiences? Also who would I go see? My ob or lactation?
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Re: Nipple Pain (one side) OUCH!!!!
Call your OB.
Ouch! Been there. I have had this problem on and off for the past 4 months (DD is 6ms). Have you noticed a blister like a fluid filled bump? After a few agonizing days it should "pop", then you can scrub gently with a washcloth at the end of your shower to take off the dead skin layer, which also prevents them. Remember every shower, and be glad the milk blister (if that's what is causing you pain) is only on one nipple.