2006-10-10 06:29:12 · 13 answers · asked by Kynnie 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I dont think it is a latching issue. she is getting most of the nipple in her mouth but she has this vaccum grip that will make you scream if you are not careful. Then when she slows down she bites her gums down on the nipple like a pit bull and wont let go. (she is just down right mannish)
2006-10-10 06:41:03 · update #1
Chomped nipple syndrome! Basically, are you sure the baby's bottom lip is flipped out?
Also, you don't mention how many children you have, but if it's more than one, I suspect you walk around and chase the older child while nursing. It can pull the skin and make the baby hold on for dear life! When you are nursing, nurse, don't do anything else so that you are forced to relax.
You might also need to change the position. Have you learned to nurse lying on your side in bed? It is sheer bliss and the suction will be on another part of the nipple to give your skin a rest.
Also, gently rub a little milk into your nipple after each feeding and let them air dry. I also find that nursing bras suck up too much moisture and dry out the skin. I avoid nursing pads for the same reason. Instead, just wear your most comfortable bra from before and pull the straps tight to ekkp your breasts from moving at all.
I hope these tips help you. You are not alone and many, many women need the Laleche league to get you through.
2006-10-10 07:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by baggyk 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May be getting chapped? Make sure you have as much of the tissue surrounding the nipple in the baby's mouth when nursing. Try changing the baby's position. There are other holds other than the usual cradle hold. When finished feeding, express a bit of milk to smear around the areola and on the nipple. Allow to air dry before putting your breasts away.
2006-10-10 13:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by auld mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mannish, huh? LOL Hang in there, girl. I breastfed with my 1st, but wish I'd have done a better job. I'm due today and I'm hoping things go better this time.
What I've heard helps is Medela cream, putting cabbage leaves in your bra, putting milk around your nipple and areola and lastly, do not feed when your nipples are firm. Give it to her when they are softer, it won't hurt as much.
2006-10-10 16:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby may not be latching correctly. There are nipple creams that really helps with the healing of the nipples.
2006-10-10 13:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soreness not due to infection is caused by a bad latch... go to a La Leche League meeting, or look on their site for pics of the correct way to latch.
Congrats and hang in there, it's so worth it!
2006-10-10 15:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THere is a great ointment that you can use called Lanisoh...its safe to use for nursing women so you don't have to wash it off before you nurse. It really doesn't sound like she is latching on properly...go and see the lactation consultant at your local hospital...she should be able to tell you better what is going on as she will watch you nurse.
2006-10-10 15:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reposition your baby. Pain that it not caused by mastitis will almost certainly be caused not being latched on correctly.
A breastfeeding advisor may be needed here, try contacting La leche league- a web search will yield many results.
Good luck, sweetie- and congratulations on breastfeeding!
2006-10-10 13:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apply ur breast milk to it
also can use lanolin
I know the feeling
baby probably not latching properly
you will get the hang
good luck
2006-10-10 13:35:11 · answer #8 · answered by moni l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answers so far! Another tip if she still clamps down after you make sure her lips are flared out, push her towards your breast as soon as she starts to clamp. If you pull her away she will bite harder, but pushing her closer to the areola will force her mouth to open wider.
2006-10-10 14:15:13 · answer #9 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i did was take a warm wash cloth over me before feeding for a couple of minutes.
that made the nipples a little bit softer for my son and he didn't have to work so hard to get my milk.
2006-10-10 13:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by catwalk78154 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋