Moms that nurse laying down

shuga_23 · February 2011

I've started nursing laying down for all night feedings. My nipples are BURNING.

Any other moms experience this? Relief?

kclouts · February 2011

Are you using lanolin at all? That was savior for all uncomfortable breastfeeding stuff. Seriously, I lathered those puppies up after every feeding.

indicanoe · February 2011

Hmm, have you checked out Kellymom.com? They might have some suggestions...is it when you are nursing or afterwards? I use the boob cream too, but I think a lot of our issue was Delia's latch at first..

kristen80 · February 2011

I wonder if it's not as much positioning as it is the frequency and length of the nursing sessions. I was never great at sidelying and nursing, but the few times I did it (and having a good friend who co-slept and nursed her baby) I know the babies nurse waaaaaaaaaaay longer and typically more frequently because it's like an all-night access to momma's milk bar ;o). That will definitely lead to sore/burning nipples. If the burning is really deep and it KILLS when they latch on, it could be a yeast infection too (hopefully it's not, but it's easily treated). GL!

MA&CB · February 2011

Hmmm...the burning is only when you're side-lying, no other positions? Do you feel like his latch is okay when you're laying on your side? The only time I had burning in my nipples is when I had thrush (yeast infection like Kristen mentioned). But that would cause pain in any position I would think.

Mainer-in-Texas · February 2011

kristen80:
I wonder if it's not as much positioning as it is the frequency and length of the nursing sessions. I was never great at sidelying and nursing, but the few times I did it (and having a good friend who co-slept and nursed her baby) I know the babies nurse waaaaaaaaaaay longer and typically more frequently because it's like an all-night access to momma's milk bar ;o). That will definitely lead to sore/burning nipples.

I was thinking something along those lines. I have not had this issue, but my lactation consultant said sometimes you can have problems when the babies get lazy w/ their nursing and start to slide down your nipple - it can cause cracking and stuff. I could see that happening when a baby is sleep-nursing. I hope it gets better soon! Side-lying is my favorite, it's so cuddly and relaxing

shuga_23 · February 2011

I think you're right. I fall asleep like that and when I wake up he has been on for about an hour! It isn't cracked...just very sore. I'm lubing them up with lanolin like crazy in hopes it helps!!

Jaylea · February 2011

Are you getting a good latch while laying down?

My right side is killing me - and I finally figured out he's not latching as well on that side for some reason. Now that I take the time to get a good latch, it's improving.

Also - Lanolin, and make sure you're letting your nipples dry before putting them away (lol!). Also, dry breast pads. I just switched to the Nuks - they seem to be working better for me as they don't have the plastic-ish backing.

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