After a horrific 8-month period of bf which included constant cracked, bleeding, sore nipples, mastitis, a huge abscess and months of agony and "feeding through it" (consultant's orders) - which for the record I am so pleased I did, for DD's sake. DD is now 15MO and though I am left scarred by the abscess (physically and mentally), I am generally fit & well again 7 months on.
However, my breasts are hugely deflated which has made my nipples flat and throughout the day seem to go a little inverted in my bra. My nipples also have some scabby (dry milk or dry skin?) bits, which sometimes come off (but I don't want to pick them!) and there are some white patches on the sides of both nipples, in the creases. I assume this is all the aftermath of lactation? But it seems strange so long after bf??
Any experiences/suggestions welcome!!