Ok Tmi . Cracked nipples ?

[C0URTNEYM02]

Ok do my baby's 5 days old today & I've been breastfeeding . My nipples are SEVERLY cracked . Bleeding scabbing ECT. Any of you mommies on here know of anything I can do to help the healing process ? I've been speaking with a Lactationist and she has me only pumping right now . She said my nipples should have healed after 48 hrs and they still havnt . I've been using lanolin & also she prescribed be Bactroban it's an antibiotic ointment . But omg they hurt soooo bad and I feel like there not getting any better . I really want to get back to nursing before she gets to used to the bottle so if anybody has any advice I could use it all !!!

[chelsnutz]

It took 2 weeks for mine to heal. It was so bad that my son threw up my blood and I freaked out and rushed him to the Dr. It gets better don't give up. It really is rewarding and creates such a bond once you get past this.

[Krystalstarr]

Also try and see if u have baby latched right thatay cause some of ur discomfort

[Krystalstarr]

There is also some nipple cream u can use safe for you and baby you can but it at walmart invthe baby section real cheap as well

[3babyboyz]

Mine did the same thing so i would use either my breast milk or i bought this ointment idk what its called but its made by madela!  I hope they get better soon

[ivfsuccess]

My nipples cracked so bad that they bled every time I fed my daughter I expressed for 2 days and bottle fed her I used lanoline and cabbage leaves on them in my bra I also put a little bit of my breast milk on them and let them air dry (lay down or youll leak everywhere) its soo painful but it does get better wishing u luck xx