I used a nipple shield today (been using it for a month now under lactation consultant's advice).. but anyways today I ended up with this weird blister on my nipple! It hurts so bad! It doesn't help that I already have thrush... how can I make this blister go away quick?
2006-09-04 17:25:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Is it possible the shield was mispositioned? I used a shield to breastfeed my son for 4 months (for those who are wondering, the most common reason for their use is to aid the baby in latching when mom has flat or inverted nipples). Occasionlly, if the shield wasn't exactly in the right place, I would get a blister. It usually went away after a few hours. I would suggest trying to feed only on the other breast for a feeding (pump the affect breast if you get uncomfortable). If that doesn't help, or it seems to be getting worse instead of better, you might have a plugged duct and/or mastiits. Go back to the doctor! Hopefully it will be gone soon.
2006-09-05 03:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by nova147_01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear I had thrush with two of mine. As hard as it is to imagine right now, you can make it through this! Make sure both you and baby are being treated (which I assume is the case if you're seeing an LC). I hate to say this but my thrush didn't go away until I gave up. Then a day later I noticed it was a lot better. I was still nursing but I'd just resigned myself to a lifetime of pain. And I have one --- ONE -- relief bottle. (I was already having major supply issues and using the medela scale and an SNS plus pumping).
About the blister; I'm unsure. What did your LC suggest?
2006-09-05 02:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by MorningG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of air and Lanolin. Do NOT stop nursing. I know it hurts, but that could actually make the thrush worse. The mustard and oil thing from the first answer sounds pretty good too, but make sure to wash that off before nursing. Shields stink, I had to use them with my first. I found that the best way to help an inverted nipple is actually ice cold water and LOTS of breastfeeding. Ask your baby's doctor if it is ok for you to take some ibuprofen for the pain, and see if they have any other suggestions for you.
2006-09-04 17:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's probably a blood blister. Leave it alone and it will eventually heal. Try going without the shield. What purpose does it serve? I've never heard of one before. Get som lanolin and use that as you become accustomed to nursing.
2006-09-04 17:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Em 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dear, rather than asking strangers a question in an open fourm where they can pretend to be a mother, doctor or nurse when they are in fact nothing but a teenage boy with zits and no life, call a nursing hot line. Call your local hospital and ask for the maternity ward and ask a nurse. Please, do not ask strangers something so important as this.
~waiting~
me....a question as serious as with dealing with breast feeding and the health and well being of a child is NOT "just for fun" she is asking for actual medical advise, not if anyone has ever had this before. It is not proper to tell others to "shut up" Those who have show an intrest and give an honest and direct answer to please call a hospital or care line to get advice on this issue. It shows us nothing more than you are not mature enough to be reading in such an "grown up" topic. I will be reporting you on this as it is not what yahoo answers is about and your posting is not an answer to the original question, it is your venting on the situation!
2006-09-04 17:31:03 · answer #5 · answered by Oh,My, My! 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
need to rub some of the milk on the nipples after feedings, then let air dry. Breast milk has healing capibilities, and air is really good. Breast pads and all can really block air that skin needs. also eat yogurt, its good to fight thrush(AKA yeast).
2006-09-04 17:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Country 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ouch, sorry you are going through that. I think lanolin would only make matters worse, since wetness doesn't help blisters.
The best breastfeeidng info site ever is http://www.kellymom.com
2006-09-04 20:34:28 · answer #7 · answered by sheila 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do people who answer questions on here act like these people live and die by your words... i don't think this lady is asking the question so stupid people can write smart *** remarks...most likely she was just curious if other breast feeding mothers had this problem and was just asking to see what other mothers did....so shut up and grow up!
GEEZ...its for fun!
2006-09-04 17:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would tend to agree...people here don't know. Doesn't LaLeche have a 24 hour phone line?
I am almost positive that it is 1-800-LA-Leche.
Call now!
2006-09-04 17:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by shmeeb 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i'd like some more info... why did she tell you to use a shield?
2006-09-04 17:32:12 · answer #10 · answered by Emily E 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋