letting my nipples air out, I've had some bleeding on one nipple & rawness on both. I've been scared to let Thalia eat…

Do you have nipple shields and cooling pads?

i had the same issue! lanolin saved me & my nipples_

no I don't & I totally forgot about nipple shields but I'm worried she won't latch with me using them since she's done so well without it so far. @showersoverflowers

what kind of cooling pads have you used? @showersoverflowers

what is lanolin? @meganeileen6 where can I get it?

its an ointment you put on your nipples as often as you want! you can get it at walmart...target...anywhere!

this is the kind i used

oh that's great! I'll try to go get some tomorrow. @meganeileen6 is it with the antibacterial ointments in the store?

They were called lanisohl soothie gel pads. you just stick em right on after nursing and it's heaven. It helps so much at first. The nipple shield should be okay for a few days while you heal but try only using them at every other feeding instead of just stopping them all together. Also lanolin cream and coconut oil are awesome for cracked and sore nips.

usually in the baby aisle by the breast pump supplies! 👍

thanks! @showersoverflowers & @meganeileen6 😁

her latch could be wrong. that's what happened with my first.. with this one, not happening at all.