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Bf - swollen nipple

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SuziGeo · 24/02/2020 10:56

Looking for some tips. I have a very painful, swollen nipple/areola but Dr and midwife say there is no infection and it's just skin irritation. Advised to let baby feed on other side, gently pump from the problem side for a few days and use lots of lanolin cream. However 2 days in and it's still very sore. I think it's rubbing against my bra so not getting chance to heal. I can't go about topless all the time so what could I use as a barrier? Tried my breast pads but they also seem to irritate it. I have nipple shields but don't know if they would be breathable enough to wear all day?

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BumpLoading · 24/02/2020 12:37

Ouch poor you I've not experienced nipple swelling but would nipple shells / breast milk collectors work at keeping the nipples from rubbing against the bra? I used hydrogel pads when my nipples were hurting breastfeeding and they are cooling which might also soothe them?

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