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So I've been ebf and my nipples are so sore and cracked from a fussy, comfort nursing baby. I have not yet introduced a bottle but have started pumping. If I nursed from one side for a day and pumped the other could that help my nipples to heal? Should I only pump to relieve pressure on the side I'm not nursing on? Will it effect my supply at all? thanks for any input!

Answer

I would suggest rubbing some breast milk on your nipples and letting it air dry. That should help them a lot. And I don't know how you feel about it, but have you thought about using a paci for comfort?

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