occasionally when i feed my 12 day old son and i have to release the latch with my finger my nipple comes out of his mouth purple.. like it was getting the circulation cut off. it doesnt hurt and turns back to its normal color but what could be causing it to turn color to begin with?
2006-09-16 10:43:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your nipples are just responding to the sucking actions. Its perfectly normal. The extra blood flow and milk color make the color change.
If you ever feel concered, and your gut tells you its something more, always call your doctor.
2006-09-16 10:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by rebeccalynn_dj 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me alot in the early days, too. It's really normal. If you have any tenderness with it (which you don't seem to) you can try a lanolin cream like Lansinoh, but otherwise, it's fine. It's just your nipple getting used to some really intense suction.
2006-09-16 22:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by kalirush 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More blood is being pulled into the nipple from the suction of your baby nursing. It is perfectly normal.
2006-09-16 17:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is fine i have 2 children and is currently breastfeeding mine does the same think. A baby's suckle is so intense that it causes this. Dont worry and dont give up its the best start you could give your child.
2006-09-16 17:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by Chippette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's actually that your blood flow is really heavy in your nipples when you breastfeed. It's a good sign that your body is working right!
2006-09-16 17:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lesley C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. It's the pressure from the baby sucking.
2006-09-16 18:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the pressure/sucking.. normal! same reason hickeys turn purple lol
2006-09-16 17:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by Mina222 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.asklenore.info/breastfeeding/sore_nipples_candida.html
2006-09-16 17:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by Vazvil V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋