I have always breastfed my 10mo. Over the last 7 weeks as her teeth have grown bigger her teeth gave started to graze my nipple with each suck, so that although she doesn't bite, it is causing me a wound that is incredibly painful. It has got worse and I was planning to stop over the next couple of weeks (although I wanted to go to a year) but today I can't bear to let her feed it was so painful. She's just gone to sleep without anything as she refused formula and cows milk from a bottle or sippy cup. (I can't express milk either)
I tried nipple shields and have even plastered up my nipples with plasters and blister plasters around the areola which worked for a few days but she now refuses the breast with them on.
To make matters worse she only feeds on one breast anyway so I can't get a rest while she feeds on the other side.
I have also tried lying down with her both ways but this just means I basically have an open wound all the way around.
I don't know what to do as I can't carry on with the pain, but she is refusing anything else. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Desperate BFing problems, any help welcomed
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Familyof3or4 · 01/09/2015 19:36
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