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hey all, i'm Bev, i have a 3 week old lil girl who is just fabulous, not to mention the most patient lil baby as i have been having problems with my boobies, severly cracked and sore, i now know this was due to my incorrect positioning and still haven't mastered it completly but we are muddling through and my lil girl is putting on weight so i know she is getting enough, i just wondered if anyone else is having this problem and why am i continuing to suffer with soreness after 3 weeks???? i breastfed my 3 year old also and dont remember it being this hard? you would think i should be a proffesional but it's like it is first time all over? sorry to moan but need to get it off my chest (so to speak)
bev- Number of posts : 1
Tell us about yourself : age 32 with Olivia whos is 3 and Emily is 4 weeks, work as a receptionist in a private dental practice and looking for as much help as possible with my breastfeeding problems.
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You may be a professional but your LO is just learning
I found with my first it took several weeks for the pain to stop and with my second, it was much easier, but it was still around 4 weeks before the pain stopped. If you know its a positioning problem you may wish to see a lactation consultant or your MW/HV who will be able to guide you as to a better position.
Try to get some lanolin to put on your nipples as this will help a lot with the soreness.
And hang in there, because it's always hard at first but once you both get the hang of it you will find it so much easier
I found with my first it took several weeks for the pain to stop and with my second, it was much easier, but it was still around 4 weeks before the pain stopped. If you know its a positioning problem you may wish to see a lactation consultant or your MW/HV who will be able to guide you as to a better position.
Try to get some lanolin to put on your nipples as this will help a lot with the soreness.
And hang in there, because it's always hard at first but once you both get the hang of it you will find it so much easier
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Awwwwwwwww ((((((((((((hug)))))))))) Hi Bev and welcome!
I can recommend lanolin (Lansinoh or Kamillosan) and mothermates hydrogel breast pads! (only available mail order - google them) I was lucky and had next to no problems with pain initially, but during growth spurts I really felt it - and needed all of the above in copious amounts. x
I can recommend lanolin (Lansinoh or Kamillosan) and mothermates hydrogel breast pads! (only available mail order - google them) I was lucky and had next to no problems with pain initially, but during growth spurts I really felt it - and needed all of the above in copious amounts. x
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Yes its totally normal, my 3yr Old Olivia felt very similar to the second time round except this time Lottie had a supper suck! Totaly toe curling!
It took at least 6 weeks, and I used plently of lanisnoh which really helped.
Welcome to the forum Bev
It took at least 6 weeks, and I used plently of lanisnoh which really helped.
Welcome to the forum Bev
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welcome to the forum all babies are different feeders so its like youre starting all over each time except youre more clued up as to what to expect- thats not to say you wont come across something you need help with (me on no 5 still asking advice!) i had really sore nipples with no2 and no4, Aeryn had a smaller mouth which took time to adjust to it was a few weeks before it settled down. with Amelia i used nipple shields cos it was so bad- saying that they can affect your flow cos babe isnt getting skin to skin so its only a last resort and if youve got this far wouldnt reccomend!
the creams are great too, before long you wont even remember how sore they were!
good luck x
the creams are great too, before long you wont even remember how sore they were!
good luck x
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welcome to the forum xx
piesmummy2006- Number of posts : 2089
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Welcome to the forum Bev!
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I had soreness the second time as well - the lanisonh is fab and Kamillosan is great for healing.
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