mouth ulcers - what can I use whilst BF?

[dietcokeandwine]

Am prone to these when tired/run down and surprise, surprise, with a 5 week old baby (plus 3 year old and 8 year old) I'm slightly knackered, so wasn't surprised that I've developed a mouth ulcer or two!

Can I use anything whilst BF? I struggled to find anything I could use whilst pregnant but not sure if it's quite as restrictive for breastfeeding...

[ZimboMum]

I am no expert, but I would have thought that something like bonjela would be okay whilst BF. You can get bonjela for babies, so you could always use that if you're worried.

I suffer from mouth ulcers too and although it is hell, if I can nip it in the bud with salt water swishing, then it sometimes buggers off and leaves. I feel your pain, it is horrible.

Good luck :)

[EdwiniasRevenge]

Anbesol should be ok as it is only lidocaine which os whay dentists use and what the midwifes would have used if they needed to stitch your bits.

[ZipItShrimpy]

Mouth ulcers suck.

You could go to the extreme level and dab a bit of salt straight onto them. It hurts for about a minute but then the pain is gone completely.