i have no idea what they are. they are tiny, the size of a small poppy seed, and are kind of gelatiney. i am wearing johnson and johnson nursing pads and don't use any loitons on my breasts...please help me figure it out, need to know if it's harmful for my baby to continue nursing. has anyone else experienced this?
2007-01-23 06:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by Hood L 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it is the nursing pads. If you wear them for long periods of time or let them get to the point of soaked, they will leave little gel beads behind. It's just the absorbent material from the pad. It sometimes will do the same thing on your babies bottom when they get really wet. No worries.
2007-01-23 07:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by cracker2423 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had to guess I would say they are coming out of the nursing pad. They use the same type of absorbent material that are used in diapers. I really don't think there is anything to worry about. Just be sure to try and rinse it all off.
2007-01-23 07:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are quite common amongst breastfeeding women and I honestly don't believe there is any reason to panic. You should, however, go to your doctor and have them checked, just to be on the safe side. The likelihood is it's just the absorbance of the nursing pads.
It could possibly be fibroadenomas, described best here: "Fibroadenomas... are tumors that form in the tissues outside the milk ducts. The cause of fibroadenomas is unknown. They generally feel smooth and firm, with a somewhat rubber-like texture. Typically a fibroadenoma is not attached to surrounding tissue and moves slightly when touched. They are most commonly found in adolescents and women in their early twenties but can occur at any age."
http://www.lifesteps.com/gm/Atoz/ency/fibrocystic_condition_of_the_breast.jsp
Some more information to help you realize what these changes may be:
"Fibrocystic changes can occur in either or both breasts. These changes occur in many women (especially during the reproductive years) and are considered a normal variation of breast tissue. Having fibrocystic breasts does not increase your risk for breast cancer. It does, however, make it more difficult to interpret lumps that you or your doctor find on exam. Many women feel tenderness in addition to the lumps and bumps associated with fibrocystic breasts.
Fibroadenomas are non-cancerous lumps that feel rubbery and are easily moveable within the breast tissue. Like fibrocystic changes, they occur most often during the reproductive years. Usually, they are not tender and, except in rare cases, do not become cancerous later. A doctor may feel fairly certain from an exam that a particular lump is a fibroadenoma. The only way to be sure, however, is to remove or biopsy them."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003155.htm
There is a 99% chance that this is no cause for alarm and might be the pads, but always check for your own health and safety. All the best to you and your baby!
2007-01-23 07:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Me, Thrice-Baked 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnson And Johnson Breast Pads
2016-11-07 22:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITs from the nursing pads. Change them more frequently. The same things happens with diapers. Now that my sons are sleeping through the night, every morning their pampers are jelly. Good luck and congrats!
2007-01-23 07:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is something from the nursing pads. I used to find them in my babys diaper from time to time. Just make sure you clean your breasts thoroughly before nursing the baby. Ah , the joys of motherhood!
2007-01-23 07:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might be from the nursing pads. Do they come off? if they do I would rinse them off before feeding the baby.
2007-01-23 07:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by Pamelab 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is around the nipple area, it's a lubricant that your body normally produces while breastfeeding. It's not just safe, it's helpful.
"The small bumps on the areola are called Montgomery Glands. They produce a natural oil which cleans, lubricates, and protects the nipple during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This oil contains an enzyme that kills bacteria and makes breast creams unnecessary. Use only water to clean your breasts. Soaps, lotions, or alcohol might remove this protective oil."
2007-01-23 07:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by AleksMama 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-09 08:46:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i found those in my sons diapers when i used kirkland signature diapers, they are just absorbant gel things, nothing to worry about, but i would switch brands of nursin pads
so baby doesnt get it in his mouth. get plain pads without any kind of stuff that absorbs
2007-01-23 07:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋