I had my baby girl on Mothers Day, my second child, but my first time breastfeeding. She gained over a lb in her first week, so everything is going just fine, but I was curious to a couple things. When will my nipples stop being so sore?? And, when I think of her, or hear her cry, or just at random, my breasts will have this sharp tingling pain in them, what is that???
Thanks!
2007-06-01 08:25:40 · 17 answers · asked by Happy Mother of 2! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It took a few weeks for my nipples to get used to a baby latching on and sucking. Try lanolin or airing them out before putting the lanolin on (lanolin helps them to stay moist and soften up. i actually needed to stop using the lanolin so that they would heal from the cracking).
It is normal to have the tingling pain when you hear or think of your baby. It's something in the brain that can trigger your body to let down milk. It can go away with time.
2007-06-01 08:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by sweeetheart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tingling pain is your milk "letting down" in preparation to feed the baby. That will soon go away if you are feeding the baby regularly because your body will get used to the whole supply and demand thing. As for the soreness; you should contact a lactation consultant or LeLeche League Leader. It is possible that the baby is not latching on properly and they can help you fix that. Also make sure you always break the suction with your finger.Never ever just pull her away from the breast if she is latched on. Check the library and see if they have The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. It's a great book and will answer all your questions.
2007-06-01 08:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry!! The pain is normal...it's just going to take some time getting use to it!! My nipples stopped hurting after about two weeks but everyone is different so again don't worry!!! What helps soothe the pain is apply a warm towel to the nipples and breathe easy!! The tingling feeling is normal as well, eventually that too will subside...and in case your worried about leaking just purchase some breast pads from the store. They look funky but they work!! Congratulations and good luck!!
2007-06-01 08:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure she's latched on properly? As soon as I saw a lactation consultant and she noted that the baby wasn't latched on completely...my nipples instantly started to feel less sore. Although for a month or so afterwards when she'd first latch on it would hurt for a second or two...now after 3 months it no longer hurts.
As for the tingling, its called "letting down". Means your milk is ready to come out...wear breast pads, otherwise one day you may find two nice little wet spots on your shirt.
2007-06-01 08:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You nipples will need to toughen up. Can't tell you when but rub lanolin into them and that will help. It is also safe for the baby.
And I don't know what the sharp tingling feeling is called but it is normal. You may also begin to leak when you hear her cry. It's just the way the female body works. Cool, huh?
2007-06-01 08:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by PK211 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me about 2-3 weeks before my nips toughened up. And that sharp pain when you think of her or just at random is your let down reflex. That's where you body releases your milk and it flows down into your breasts. It really shouldn't hurt after awhile. After your body gets used to this, it shouldn't hurt, but it still might be uncomfortable. It is for me, I've been exclusively breastfeeding my 5 month old daughter and the letdown still gets uncomfortable sometimes.
It's normal.
If it gets to be extruciating pain, go to your doctor.
2007-06-01 08:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That tingling pain is your milk letting down. If your nipples dont start feeling better in the next week or so, you may want to consult a lactition specialist. I had terribly sore nipple w/ y 1st baby and it turns out he was tounge tied so he had to suck EXTRA hard for the milk. We had his tounge clipped and everything got better w/in a week or so.
2007-06-01 09:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by momof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The soreness should go away soon. For most moms its takes 2-3 weeks.
Its just sore at latch-on, right? Not throughout the session?
And the tingling pain is your letdown. If you press in with the flat of your palm when you feel it, it will prevent you from leaking.
Best of luck and congrats!
2007-06-01 08:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had my baby on May 23rd and mine are just starting to feel better. The nurse told me that It would take two weeks at the most for my nipples to toughen up...are you making sure that your baby is taking in some of your areola as well as your nipple when she is feeding? Unless you correct her, she probably only will take the nipple, especially if they are large (like mine, ugh) If that is the case, break the suction with your finger and have her latch on again by opening WIDE. Also, try some lansinoh ointment for them if you haven't already, that helps too.
2007-06-01 08:33:28 · answer #9 · answered by KT 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i love this question, it's sooo cool! that tingling is a strong physical signal that you've bonded with your little one. what should go on between every mother and child. whatever you do don't let your nipples crack, keep them rubbed down with cream specifically for nursing mothers. if you don't have that vaseline works nicely. hurting comes from a lot of things. you need to have the baby's mouth completely covering your nipple. letting them try sucking when only on the end results in lots of pain. more frequent feedings also helps alleviate the pain. babies know when they are hungry and keeping them on a rigid schedule is for the birds. happy mothering!
2007-06-01 08:42:36 · answer #10 · answered by cici 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋