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Please help, in pain :-(
After a difficult start me and my boy have finally mastered latching on and he's feeding well. The problem is while we were still in hosp we had a real struggle with one breast and I have ended up with a really sore nipple on that side. Although i am still alternating breasts i'm now finding it really difficult to feed off that side as it hurts so much and he's not always easy to get on. It's just so painful i can hardly stand it.
My real question is would it be ok for me to express from that side and just feed him from the good side until my nipple is healed? And if so, how long should i express for, and do i do it after every feed? Just planning to freeze any i get off for now as don't want him having a bottle just yet.
Hope someone can help me.
Nat xxx
My real question is would it be ok for me to express from that side and just feed him from the good side until my nipple is healed? And if so, how long should i express for, and do i do it after every feed? Just planning to freeze any i get off for now as don't want him having a bottle just yet.
Hope someone can help me.
Nat xxx
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As long as you keep draining it then it should be fine.
Try some lansinoh as its awesome but go easy with it. The air and actually continuing to feed is the best thing for healing so try to go topless a little if you can or wear a loose t shirt at night etc. I think the milk itself is actually meant to be good at healing so try to rub a little around your whole areola.
I also had similar issues to you and both my nipples were quite bruised and scabbed over where he drew blood. I continued to feed through it and now they are really pink and healthy looking.
I'd definitely recommend attending a bf drop in to just check the latch can't be improved even more or even just to boost your confidence more. xx