
Vivian - posted on 08/29/2011 ( 34 moms have responded )
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Hope this isnt too gross to talk about, but I have to know if anyone else has experienced an increase in body odor since breastfeeding? I never even needed deodorant every day but now I feel always sweaty and, well, stinky! I had to switch to a clinical strength deodorant and even after showering I feel gross soon after. Has anyone else experienced this or know the reason why? Any suggestions? Will this ever go away?!?
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Amanda - posted on 09/11/2011
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Shannon just plain lime juice rubbed on your skin? Fresh or bottled?
Laura - posted on 09/11/2011
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interesting you post this because I have felt this way lately and I honestly can't remember if it happened when I was pregnant but yes! I feel the same way! I shower and like an hour later I am gross...no idea the reason...let me know if you find out!
Shannon - posted on 09/12/2011
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I think that fresh lemon or lime slices work the best I used lime just because that is what I had in the fridge. It worked almost all day for I had to re-rub around two. It doesn't stop sweat it just neutralizes the bacteria that makes you smell (or so I'm told).
Leslie - posted on 11/08/2012
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A friend recommended 'Crystal', its a more natural one they have @ Whole Foods or you can order it on Amazon. She swears by it and it doesn't have Aluminum and Parabens and all those other chemicals. I'm going to try it :-)
Rebecca - posted on 11/07/2012
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i noticed this with my first go around breastfeeding. also the skin on my armpits turned brown. i became allergic to the deoderant i had always used for years. I am still allergic to it. I tried several different deoderants and none of them worked great. it is happening again with the second child. i tried using plain baking soda too, just rubbing it on the armpit. it worked well with odor and sweat, but I got a rash from it. Now I just don't use anything and I try to shower more frequently. I don't go anywhere right now, so I just smell at home :0) I think it went away after about six months after starting breastfeeding and regular deoderant worked again.