My daughter is 7 months old; I've nursed her from the beginning with little or no problem. I have the occasional clogged duct, but I'm used to them and able to un-clog and go on with business.
Since this past Thursday though, my nipples have been very very sore to the touch. Saturday I noticed a small scab on the right one, and treated it with lanolin and neosporin. It's healed for the most part. Sunday I began having radiating pain from the nipple back.
I went to the doctor yesterday because the pain is getting worse and more frequent and my nipples are so very sore. He gave me pain meds and told me to keep nursing.
The pills help, don't get me wrong, but they're only masking the pain. Now tonight I have what looks like a blister on my nipple. It hurts so bad. has anyone else experienced this? What in the world is it?
2007-12-18 12:41:52 · 5 answers · asked by Jenn 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Perhaps this is a yeast infection. Or it could be a "milk blister". Here are the symptoms of a yeast infection of the nipples (thrush):
* intense, burning pain;
* nipples that are itchy or burning and appear pink or red, shiny, flaky, and/or have a rash with tiny blisters;
* shooting pains in the breast during or after feedings; vaginal yeast
* cracked nipples
* shooting pains in the breast during the feeding or between feedings
* nipple and/or breast pain with correct use of an automatic breast pump (Medela or Ameda Egnell)
* vaginal yeast
Milk blisters are clear or white blisters that appear on the nipples, commonly at the tip. They are exquisitely painful. The most common reason for these blisters in improper sucking, or a breaking of suction while baby nurses (sometimes heard as a clicking sound). They can be caused also by a plugged duct or by skin blocking a milk duct.
Treatment of milk blisters includes applying very warm compresses to the blister to soften it and then immediately nursing baby, while paying very close attention to proper positioning & latch-on techniques. If the blister persists, you can go to your health care professional to open it.
2007-12-18 12:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by JS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The truth of the matter, in this day and age SAHM's are few and far between comparitively. When a mom formula feeds, they give her all kinds of free samples, coupons, and special gifts directly from manufacturers of formula. A breastfeeding mother doesn't need all of this stuff, so it could just be their policy to hand out an inexpensive pump as their gift to you. Personally, I got NOTHING because I was BF exclusively, so I didn't "need" the formula samples. A handheld pump would have been awesome, as I have an electric, but it's VERY loud. Also, while some moms CAN be with their baby 24/7, even most SAHM's need the occasional time away from baby and a pump can be a great option. Doctors and hospitals understand this, and would like to help you have the resources to be informed if this situation ever arises. To be honest, if it weren't for WIC and a breastfeeding class I took I would have no idea about the different qualities of breastpumps and what makes a good pump vs what makes a bad pump. I think having the info is very handy. Whether or not you need to use it, it is at least there in case you do. You don't have to go running blind into pumping should you need to do so. (What if you or baby needs to be hospitalized and you can ONLY pump?) As for Medela, I've found all of their info packets to be very supportive of breastfeeding straight from the breast. A good majority of their products include nursing bras, pads, lanolin, and other things to make breastfeeding a better experiance for mom and baby. They don't have as much insentive to only encourage pumping.
2016-05-24 23:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been breastfeeding for 8 months and although i haven't experienced anything like that, we did get a bout of thrush.
when something odd happens and i'm unsure of what to do, i call the lactation lady at the hospital. there are also lac advice ladies you can call toll free ...google it. there are toll free numbers. they can atleast give you enough advice to get you throug the night-there is nothing worse than sore, nursing breast.
good luck :)
2007-12-18 12:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by jezikah_leigh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader would be a good idea. Here's some information on sore nipples:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/sorenipples-older.html
2007-12-18 12:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by daa 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you are having trouble with the latch. I recommend seeing a lactation consultant for hands on assistance.
2007-12-18 12:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋