Sore Nipples
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In the early days it is better to stay close to home so you can rest when your baby sleeps and so that you have time to get to know each other. This is nature’s way of giving you time to recover from the birth. Periods of skin-to-skin contact are absolutely vital and will actually stimulate you to produce the perfect amount of milk for your baby. If you are rushing around the chances are that you will not produce sufficient milk and its possible that your baby will not thrive.
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I have really sore nipples. What do you suggest?
Clare Byam-Cook saysSore nipples are not part and parcel of breast-feeding, and are mainly caused by incorrect latching or thrush. Many midwives cannot recognise a poor latch, so do not assume that your baby is latched on correctly just because you have been told he is! Try shaping your breast so your baby can get a good mouthful of the breast and is not just sucking on your nipple. As soon as you correct your latch, the pain should disappear. You could also try using nipple shields or expressing a few feeds to allow time for your nipples to heal up and recover. Consult your GP if you think you might have thrush. |
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Don’t forget that there are lots of available resources for breastfeeding information including National Childbirth Trust and the Department of Health.
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