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Has anyone had issues with breastfeeding a teething baby

Rachel - posted on 10/10/2010 ( 1 mom has responded )

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I have a 6 month old that I breastfeed, she is teething though no teeth have appeared yet. My nipples are sore to the point of what they were when she was first born. I don't know if this is because she is using me as a teething toy or if something else is going on. It is mostly just one side that is sore (actually scabbing and bleeding like when she was first nursing) I was wondering if this is common and if anyone has any suggestions for the tenderness.

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?? - posted on 10/14/2010

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Have you talked to your doctor? If you haven't, you should. They will be able to help you further assess whether it's teething or something else :)

As for suggestions, warm compresses, shower and massage your breasts with the warm water, don't wear constricting bra's and try to let your nipples get as much 'air' as possible. Wear a light shirt with no bra for awhile or if you can be topless and let your nipples get some free time with nothing touching them. I know that sounds kinda weird, but it could help :)

Good luck, I hope you feel better :)

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