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Puja - posted on 10/23/2010 ( 4 moms have responded )

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So my son is 9 weeks and 5 days old. Hes an amazing baby and feeds really well. he was born 7 pounds 5 ounces and came home at 6 pounds 12 ounces. at his 1 month appointment hes weight was 8 pounds 1 ounce. The problem now is that it hurts to feed him at times... like i know hes geting enuff but it hurts like the sucktion... its so painful i dont know what to do. Im not bleeding or anything but it hurts.

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Chin Diamond - posted on 10/24/2010

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Yea, pls try the lanolin suggestion. The pain is likely to disappear. And then, don't be discouraged. Continue with the good stuff u started, breastfeed!

Schyla - posted on 10/24/2010

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Could also be a yeast infection in you breast! I know I got one with my second child while everything was going good and it hurt like a hammer to the nail. My Doc told me to apply the same cream you use on athletes foot and make sure to wash your breast off before feeding. I used it for a few days and it really did help.

Avvy - posted on 10/24/2010

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Nipple pain can be helped with a nipple shield,you can purchase it in the baby area of your local pharmacy. 9 weeks and doing well previously, indicates you are doing it right.Drinking warm beverage and try to relax during the feeding,all this helps with the milk let down reflex.Lanolin is a great idea Tracy. There are sometimes when nursing can be quite uncomfortable but with time it will abate. Good luck and happy nursing!

Tracy - posted on 10/23/2010

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Ok, is it a pain in the mass of the breast, or more on the surface of the nipple? If it's the nipple go get some lanolin. It's sold with the baby products at the grocery. Its a creamy oil you can massage onto your nipples after a feeding too keep them soft and from chapping. It's completely safe for the baby too. I've used it not only there, but other very chapped/dry places on my body and it's amazing stuff. If it's a deep in the tissue pain, I'd suggest calling your dr. Could be mastitis, which won't affect your milk, but will cause you tremendous pain. Good luck and congrats on the new bambino!

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