Painful pumping and sore nipples
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@Kel’z yeah I use coconut oil and the lansinoh nipple cream. Hopefully that helps it heal soon. Thank you ☺️
Get silverettes for your nipples! Also love the mama earth nipple cream it helps so much. How much suction are you using when pumping?
Are you UK based? Mine didn't heal with different pump, different size flange, coconut oil, Lansinoh nipple cream, silverettes actually made it worse (I'm allergic to silver 😖🫠).. I tried everything. Went to my GP 2 days ago and they gave me Trimovate and within 48 hours they're almost healed after 2 months of agony! Can't believe it!
@Sarah I have been using this but I haven’t really seen a difference 😭
@Rachel yes I ammm!! Oooo thank you so much, I’m going to call up tomorrow… I’m assuming it doesn’t affect supply? xx
It hasn't affected mine, but mine had already dropped due to nipple trauma and mastitis. Mines increased again as the pain is getting less. I was told to use twice a day but wipe off before nursing or pumping, as it contains an antibiotic, steroid and anti fungal so covers everything but shouldn't affect milk in the same way as ingesting an antibiotic tablet. It was a 3 week wait for a GP appointment so I just called at 8am and said it wasn't an emergency but I need a same day appointment as it's affecting feeding baby and how much milk I can give him now so they booked me in same day x
Just to add: I put mine on in the two longest gaps between pumping so it has maximum time before I have to wash off. So overnight as I don't pump at night anymore, and then whichever part of the day I'll have the longest gap x
@Rachel awwww amazing! I’ve just googled it. I’m really glad it’s worked for you and it’s healed up. Painful pumping is really disheartening 😭 Thanks for the tips to get a same day appointment as well x
Hopefully they can give you that/something similar that will work for you. It's absolutely the worst knowing it hurts, it makes it so hard to press the "on" button 🙈 hope you find something to help soon xx
@Rachel oh absolutely, I spend about 5 mins psyching myself up to click on😭 I’ve seen a massive crack on the nipples line now which explains the pain. I’m using the mixed expression and stimulation mode as that is the only one I can tolerate. Seeing the GP tomorrow 🥹🥹
Oh gosh you poor thing 😢 i really hope they can give you something. Hopefully not too long to wait now either and not that many pumping sessions left until it starts feeling better x
@Rachel honestly thank you!! I’ve got an appointment this morning. I would have just continued to suffer and probably given up pumping if it wasn’t for your suggestion. Xx
@Rachel just came back to say. I finally had my first full day of painless pumping yesterday. Long may it continue, thank you ☺️
Try adding some coconut oil or nipple cream in the flanges. It acts like a lubricant. My lactation lady told me about this and it’s been wonders since.