nipple infection... which doctor do I go see? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

capizzi0 · 02-10-2009, 10:43 AM

This is probably a really stupid question but I wasn't sure who's territory it is. I have some kind of nipple infection. Running a fever, red nipple, sore, etc. I think it may be an infected milk blister. So who I am supposed to go see about this- pediatrician, obgyn, or regular doctor (which I don't even have)? Thanks in advance!

p3nickel6 · 02-10-2009, 11:38 AM

I actually asked my OB about this the last time I was there and he said that I could either go to him or my primary care doctor... whoever I am more comfortable with. I would call your OB. Fortunately my OB also has a midwife on duty, so I get a lot of bang for my buck! If it's something you think you are sharing with your LO, maybe call the pedi as well, just to at least give a heads up. Our pedi is awesome about answering questions over the phone. HTH!

02-10-2009, 10:43 AM	#1
capizzi0 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 2,630 Ratings: 83 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	nipple infection... which doctor do I go see? This is probably a really stupid question but I wasn't sure who's territory it is. I have some kind of nipple infection. Running a fever, red nipple, sore, etc. I think it may be an infected milk blister. So who I am supposed to go see about this- pediatrician, obgyn, or regular doctor (which I don't even have)? Thanks in advance! __________________ Courtney, mama to Liam (10/08) & Grant (10/12) ISO: GMs

02-10-2009, 11:38 AM	#2
p3nickel6 Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 156 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: nipple infection... which doctor do I go see? I actually asked my OB about this the last time I was there and he said that I could either go to him or my primary care doctor... whoever I am more comfortable with. I would call your OB. Fortunately my OB also has a midwife on duty, so I get a lot of bang for my buck! If it's something you think you are sharing with your LO, maybe call the pedi as well, just to at least give a heads up. Our pedi is awesome about answering questions over the phone. HTH! __________________ First time Mom to Abigail, born 9-5-08! I'm knitting my own wool goodies... check me out on Ravelry!

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