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Nipple thrush?

alisongemalisongem member
in January 2016 Moms
okay so I'm a total hypochondriac so I may be worried about nothing but if my nipples are white right after nursing and then a purple/bruised color the rest of the time, Is that a sign? They also have a burning sensation but I thought that might be from LO getting a little lazy with her latch...
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Re: Nipple thrush?

  • SianyblewsSianyblews member
    That's how I felt, a burning sensation during and after. The latch was agony. My nipples were red and shiny. I got cream for me and oral liquid for baby's mouth to break the cycle, and used nipple shields to allow me to continue feeding without pain while they healed a bit. I suffered for a while then once I started treatment it was better in about 2 days. Go see your doctor and hang in there! It goes away! 
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  • emzie54emzie54 member
    What you are describing sounds kind of like a vasospasm to me.  I think it is relatively benign, but caused by a bad latch.
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  • jem8407jem8407 member
    Ooooh I had that! I have Reynauds of the nipple! I also have it in hands and feet. Ask your doctor though to be sure.
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  • ekscoppekscopp member
    I agree with PP. I have vasospasm really bad in one side bc LO has a hard time latching on that side. It is exactly as you describe. Try to fix your baby's latch and you can use heat on your nipple after.
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  • alisongemalisongem member
    Thanks ladies! If I go in for this would I go to my ob or a regular doctor?
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  • ekscoppekscopp member
    I would recommend a lactation specialist if you have access to one. If not I would say OB. It's really about fixing your latch and that's why a LC would be best! Good luck. Vasospasm is so painful!
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