Breastfeeding and Blisters?

Question

I gave birth to my little girl 3 days ago, and I am working desperately to exclusively breastfeed. IDK if it because I am recovering from a csection, or that Im just too inexperienced but I am failing. I began by nursing on demand, like the lactation consultant said, and by the end of day 2, my nipples were blistered. I was feeding every 30mins and she’d nurse for up to an hour. I began to think she was using me for a pacifier...? Anyhow, last night I pumped. Between incision and breast pain, I gave up. Is it normal to get blisters this quickly? What can I do to get them to go away so I can nurse directly again? 😞

Answer

If your nipples have blisters then i would say your baby isn't latching right. Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. My girl can nurse and comfort nurse for hours and i dont feel a thing. I struggled with my first to breastfeed because he had a tongue tie and I was left with bleeding nipples that was cracked and blistered. Its early days for you, it can be corrected. Talk to your lactation consultant about a deeper latch and get them to watch and guide you. When I fell with my second i was adamant to get it right this time. I watched loads of videos on YouTube.

Answer

For the like 5 days it took for my milk to come in, my first born was cluster feeding so bad and all I had was colostrum. It was hell, dude. My nipples were blistered and every time she would latch it would bring tears to my eyes. But I just stuck it out. I chanted through the tears that I was GOING to breastfeed and it would get better. And it did. As soon as my milk came in, the pain was gone. A little tingly at first until the blisters healed but the breastmilk itself actually helps heal your nipples too. In between feedings I’d switch between Nipple cream and rubbing just plain Breast milk on my nipples and then I’d use the gel ice packs specifically for breast feeding. Within a whole week of milk being in, I was back to normal!! 
I’d just ride it out if you’re dedicated mama!! 
If you’re too concerned though just ask your doctor! (:

Answer

I don’t know about blisters, but I just wanted to offer some positive thinking!! It took me about 8 weeks to be able to really exclusively breast feed. It is NOT easy! It takes time for you and baby to figure out your groove, but once you do, it’s amazing! I exclusively pumped in the beginning, then slowly started putting him to my breast first. Now I barely pump, and if I do it’s only to add to my stash in the freezer. If exclusively breastfeeding is something you have your heart set on, do not give up! It takes time and a lot of work and patience, but you will get there! Keep putting your baby to your breast and eventually you will both figure it out! good luck mama!

Answer

You’re doing great mama, breastfeeding is tough! I used to think it’d be so natural but it took a lot of work to figure out.. can you get baby checked for a tongue or lip tie? This is my third baby Im breastfeeding and the pain is brutal to nurse her while we wait to get her tongue and lip tie clipped. You should be able to nurse for awhile without experiencing pain. General “soreness” is normal but excruciating pain is definitely not.

Breastfeeding and Blisters?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products