Baby's teeth/breastfeeding

[Momofthreecrazykids]

I'm having a horrible problem with Myra.  I had this happen to me once before with my youngest twin, Ashlynd.  As the top teeth start to grow in more and more, they cut through my nipple.  Literally CUT THROUGH!  I seen my OB after Ashlynd did this and he told me to see the Ped. for it.  I know why he wanted to go there, just to see what she's doing that.  But I had this discussion with him once before.  When Ashylnd was just a baby, I noticed the roof of her mouth had two sets of gums.  The Ped. told me that everyone has this....Not me, my husband, my son or Abby has it.  The Roof of Ashlynd's mouth was SO so tiny and I couldn't get my nipple in her mouth right without her teeth cutting my nipple.  

I'm going through the same thing with Myra.  I have NO clue what to do.  Instead of having Myra feed on one breast like the twins had too, she's got both she's feeding from.  And its happening on both nipples.  It hurts SO SO bad.  I know it's just going to keep getting worse with her top teeth through now.  When Ashlynd did it to me, the cut when half way though my nipple, not fun!!  I'm PRAYING Myra gets used to her teeth and not do what her sister did to me.  

But has anyone had this happen to them before?  I've been bitten and scratched on my nipples, but to have a tooth literally grow into your nipple over time, it's far worse then anything like a bite!  

I have no clue how to talk to, or see about this because nobody seems to know what to do.  
Thanks

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

if you don't have a lc to ask, try and see if you can send message to this address askthelc2  (replace the dot with a .).

It's an online lactation consultant service provided by Medula pumps.  I went to them when I was having bf problems with Michaela and the lady who answered me (Mary Bibbs) was and is wonderful (still in touch with her from time to time).

don't know if you'd get the same person, but they really are great.

[Momofthreecrazykids]

Thanks girls.  

Its all fine until those top teeth come in, then I have this issue.  I honestly just thought it was Ashlynd that could do that, but now its Myra.  I'd rather get bitten then have this happen.  I just think its time for me to start weaning =(  Those new teeth are always sharp, just wish I didn't have to go through this.  

I'll post this on the Breastfeeding forum  

[Super_sally888]

Wow Brandi - can only imagine how painful it is.  Could you ask a lactation consultant for advice?  Post on the breastfeeding forum as well.  Maybe they'll have some ideas.  

Michaela doesn't have any teeth yet and she's my first baby, so I'm new to this.  Phew!  But she has one strong suck. Plus she likes to suck and then pull off while still sucking.  Really really hurts.  I am having problems with Candida again and also getting frequent bouts of mastitis, particularly on the same side that the candida is worse.

Good luck.  Let us know...

[Lance06]

I just wanted to wish you luck Brandi. I have no experience with this since sarah would not breastfeed. I hope you get some answers.