I have a five week old son and when he first latches on and starts to suck after a few moments a get a little sting throughout my breast.
2006-08-15 18:45:53 · 10 answers · asked by Rebecca R 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Is it more like a tingle? Does it happen after a few minutes of sucking, each time in BOTH breasts. If so, that could be normal milk letdown.
However, you may have either a crack in the nipple, or you may be getting a yeast infection on your nipple. Is it like someone is poking you with hot needle? That would be a crack.
Or more like a burning stinging throughout a part of one breast? That would be more likely to be yeast. Does your son have any white patches in his mouth? Has he been cranky and pulling away from the breast? Does he have a yeast diaper rash? Have you had a yeast infection recently or are you prone to them? You should contact your OB and/or a lactation consultant. Both things are easily treated.
2006-08-15 18:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by BabyRN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. It's called the "letdown reflex." When your baby starts sucking your breasts "open up" and let a lot of milk out. You feel the stinging when it happens. Some women have a lot of pain during letdown, some don't feel anything at all. As your baby gets older and your milk production regulates to his needs, the stinging may decrease a bit.
2006-08-16 13:16:28 · answer #2 · answered by brainchild 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happen to me to I have been breastfeeding my son for 7 month now it was so painful at first my breast would fill up with milk my nipple were so sore I would cry but I got though it.i would leak every were I couldnt even go in the store.before you now it will be painless good luck keep nursing
2006-08-16 09:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by dizzy76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is ur first baby, u sure will get that sting! for me, tears used to ooze down my eyes, when i start feeding my boy in the beginning. it was ok only after some 2 months. so nothing to worry. if u can't bear that pain, there r ointments in the market. get them with the help of ur doc!!!
2006-08-16 02:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by priya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my wife got that as well i dont think you have too much too worry about but if it does bother you maybe you should contact your doctor and just ask you know it never hurts to ask and it only takes a second.
2006-08-16 01:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mikey bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal,...and your going to feel it everytime you breastfeed him but you'll get used to it in time.Just enjoy the moment and everything will be alright.have a nice day!! and GOODLUCK!!
2006-08-16 03:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by proud mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal...that is your milk letting down...feels like pins and needles right? that will always happen.
2006-08-16 09:03:36 · answer #7 · answered by dixiechic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah very normal....your breast are sore and probably cracked...dont worry..just enjoy feeding your baby!!
2006-08-16 02:14:50 · answer #8 · answered by lillyrgz02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know im still a teen who has not fallen pregnant
2006-08-16 01:52:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ma'am it is...
2006-08-16 01:50:52 · answer #10 · answered by S&S Dragons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋