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Is it safe to breastfeed while my nipples are cracked and bleeding


Im a new mommy I had my baby girl in May and I am BFing, everything was going geat until this past week my nipples are really cracked and bleeding is it safe to keep on feeding her while they are like this? They dont hurt it kind of just feels like when I first started... I just need help from someone that is experienced :)

Posted: 08/24/2011 by lild_2121

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Yes, it's safe. You can try a lanolin based nipple cream for the tenderness and cracking. I use Medela's tender care, it does wonders for me! I'm nursing my 4th baby currently and I've had the cracked/bleeding nipples before with my first child. The lanolin has helped prevent any further discomfort. You may want to check her latch if it's causing bleeding/cracking. Good luck!
posted 08/25/2011 by jesskahn
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Yes it is safe to continue breastfeeding. I had cracked sore nipples while breastfeeding and my daughter actually spit up blood! Sent me into a panic. I called the pediatrician who said it was probably from my nipples and not to worry about it and that I could continue to breastfeed.
posted 08/25/2011 by sugar&spiceX3
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Use a strong moisturizer to help repair the nipple. Born To Bee makes a nipple stick that is full of natural oils that healed my nipples quickly. It soaks in fast so you're not left with a lot of a greasy residue, but it's still really moisturizing.
posted 09/20/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
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