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Itchy Breasts and Breastfeeding

Shana - posted on 01/12/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

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Sounds odd, but my breasts have been itching HORRIBLY the last week or so. I've had thrush and a yeast infection in the ducts recently but we've cleared that up - and there's no pain associated with this itching so I don't think it's a recurrence of that. I haven't switched laundry detergent and there's no visible rash or dryness. Anyone else have any experience with this and/or suggestions to make it better? It's driving me nuts! Thanks!

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Shana - posted on 01/12/2009

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Yes, I do wear breast pads and in fact, now that you mention it...the itchiness started shortly after I switched to the Lanisoh (?) brand which are larger and cover the whole breast.  I bet that's it!  Thank you all very much!!!! 

Jovanne - posted on 01/12/2009

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Do you wear breast pads? Like the ones you use for when you leak milk? I found that the *Playtex brand of breast pad works the best as far as itchiness goes. Other brands made the itchiness worse! Good luck!

Erica - posted on 01/12/2009

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Is it the entire breast itchy or just the nipple? I notice itchiness when I leak & stay moist in a bra w/ out my breast pads. If I stay dry, no problem ...

Emily - posted on 01/12/2009

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I had similar itching when my 6mo old was about 2-3 mos. - I'm not sure what caused it but it went away!  Sorry... that's not much help!

Erica - posted on 01/12/2009

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Is it the entire breast itchy or just the nipple? I notice itchiness when I leak & stay moist in a bra w/ out my breast pads. If I stay dry, no problem ...

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