Idk why but breastfeeding this time around has been SO FREAKING PAINFUL. AJ isn't even a week old…
Idk why but breastfeeding this time around has been SO FREAKING PAINFUL. AJ isn't even a week old yet and I was in so much agonizing pain last night that I seriously thought I was going to quit. My nipples are scabbed and bloody all the time and it's just the worst. Then this morning we went to babies R us and bought a nipple shield. OH MY GAWDDD. This thing works MIRACLES. I swear, it didn't hurt one bit latching him on with the shield. He ate a lot longer and fully emptied my boobs because I wasn't in such a rush to take him off. I feel so much better. I'm glad we can continue EBF. 😄🙌🏽
Danielle·
Мама четверых детей
that's awesome mama I'd also suggest seeing a lactation consultant to see if it's baby's latch or maybe a tongue tie is the reason it's hurting so much. also religious application on lanolin should help also.
Jessica cordero·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@aphrodite2014, I think it's just my nipples. They don't really pop out when it's time to feed. He can suck and suck and suck and eventually he'll get a latch but he just gets the tip of my nipple and that's killer.
Danielle·
Мама четверых детей
@jaycee17, yeah it's a inverted nipped issue.. I can say that I have one nicole that's like that and the first week was horrible as far as pain, but he is a month old and I haven't had pain when he latches in like 2 weeks at least .. I usually just tease my own nipped out before he latches so he can latch faster and better
Jessica cordero·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@aphrodite2014, Oh really? Okay cool! That give me some hope. I didn't even think of trying to tease it lol. Im hoping to just use this shield just to give my nipples enough time to heal and then go back to trying to feed without it.
Danielle·
Мама четверых детей
@jaycee17, yeah I was tempted to give up but realized that all the baby is doing is teasing the nipped themselves but they aren't as affective.. and what I've seen suggested is slowly coming off the shield because baby might get used to it, so some women have to slowly not use it... and lanolin will help your nipples alot it helped me soon much the first couple weeks
Jessica cordero·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@aphrodite2014, yeah I have been putting the lanolin. I hope this shield makes it easier for us and not harder though. Thanks for all your help!
Danielle·
Мама четверых детей
@jaycee17, it shouldn't make it harder, but each baby is different. no problem
missing234user·
Dont give up! You can also rub breastmilk and let it airdry or coconut oil for soreness