Diaper Swappers

Ellysmom06 · 02-28-2011, 11:53 AM

DS is 2 months old, and pretty good at breast feeding. My left breast was really sore and felt like it was engorged again. He hasn't nursed on both sides at one time since he was like a week old. so I just alternated between sides at every feeding. When the soreness started though I fed him left, left, right, left left right...ect massaging while he ate. Now That the lumpiness/hardness/fullness soreness is gone I noticed that it was really painful when he was eating. So i checked it this am and noticed a white blister looking thing on my nipple. It hurts so bad when he nurses that side(we are back to switching sides at every feeding). Like a pinching/burning feeling.
How can I help it heal? I've been putting lanolin on it. Should i nurse on that side every 2 feeding to help it heal? or just deal with the pain?

Chagen · 02-28-2011, 05:43 PM

If you don't feed as much on that side your milk supply will drop for that side and increase on the other. Your breast makes milk based on supply and demand so keep that in mind. I am wondering if maybe you have yeast/thrush on your nipple. Did it itch before the blister? I currently have a yeast on my nipple. It started out itching and blotchy white patches. Now it is so stinken painful, I am actually cracked now. Big ouch! If you don't think its yeast and just a blister from maybe a latch issue (??) or something then I would continue to nurse or pump, that may be less painful. I would also give your nipple plenty of fresh air and put breast milk on it multiple times a day and let it dry. Every time I have ever had nipple issues (except for the yeast- milk is no good in this situation) the breast milk has cleared it up within a day, two max. Hope that helps and you feel better soon!

Colleen+1 · 02-28-2011, 05:53 PM

kellymom.com has some great stuff about milk blisters.

Putting a hot compress on it before bf'ing can help the blister to pop, and then there is a suggestion of a salt water soak to help it heal. GL!

sandy_dandy · 02-28-2011, 07:33 PM

I second the suggestion to look at www.kellymom.com - do a keyword search for "milk blister" or "bleb." Good luck, those hurt!!!

picketfence · 03-05-2011, 07:35 PM

I had a milk blister and almost weaned because the pain was so intense. I didn't address it right away and so my milk got backed up and 'stringy' (according to the LC) in the breast which was very painful. They recommended wearing a cotton ball soaked in olive oil on the nipple in the bra all day (with a pad), and then soaking the nipple a couple times a day in a bowl of warm-hot water. When it's soft, try to pick at it with clean hands or a sterilized needle to open it up (I know it sounds gross, but when you get desperate, this is what you do!) Then pump that side and do compressions to really try to get the milk flowing. You'll need to be diligent about doing this for a few days to a week because these things are stubborn. Good luck!

02-28-2011, 11:53 AM	#1
Ellysmom06 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 786 Ratings: 20 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	how can i get a blister to heal DS is 2 months old, and pretty good at breast feeding. My left breast was really sore and felt like it was engorged again. He hasn't nursed on both sides at one time since he was like a week old. so I just alternated between sides at every feeding. When the soreness started though I fed him left, left, right, left left right...ect massaging while he ate. Now That the lumpiness/hardness/fullness soreness is gone I noticed that it was really painful when he was eating. So i checked it this am and noticed a white blister looking thing on my nipple. It hurts so bad when he nurses that side(we are back to switching sides at every feeding). Like a pinching/burning feeling. How can I help it heal? I've been putting lanolin on it. Should i nurse on that side every 2 feeding to help it heal? or just deal with the pain? __________________ Maggie, Wife to Eric SAHM to Eliana (09/06) and Colton (12/10) Come earn free Amazon Gift Cards with me using Swagbucks! Check out my listings on Ebay Last edited by Ellysmom06; 02-28-2011 at 01:11 PM.

02-28-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
Chagen Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 631 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: how can i get a blister to heal If you don't feed as much on that side your milk supply will drop for that side and increase on the other. Your breast makes milk based on supply and demand so keep that in mind. I am wondering if maybe you have yeast/thrush on your nipple. Did it itch before the blister? I currently have a yeast on my nipple. It started out itching and blotchy white patches. Now it is so stinken painful, I am actually cracked now. Big ouch! If you don't think its yeast and just a blister from maybe a latch issue (??) or something then I would continue to nurse or pump, that may be less painful. I would also give your nipple plenty of fresh air and put breast milk on it multiple times a day and let it dry. Every time I have ever had nipple issues (except for the yeast- milk is no good in this situation) the breast milk has cleared it up within a day, two max. Hope that helps and you feel better soon! __________________ Ali, wife to A and momma to Punkie (03/2004), Mo Mo (03/2008)and my little ginger baby (06/2010) . I'm abut I don't get paid. New babywearing group in NE TN & surrounding area, PM me for more info!!

02-28-2011, 05:53 PM	#3
Colleen+1 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 871 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: how can i get a blister to heal kellymom.com has some great stuff about milk blisters. Putting a hot compress on it before bf'ing can help the blister to pop, and then there is a suggestion of a salt water soak to help it heal. GL! __________________ ______________________________________________ DS #1, Gavin, 9/23/10. LO #2 Edd 11/05/12! Married to my awesome dh Nathien since 10/14/06. We kicked infertility butt! ______________________________________________ http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/mrsthomas1014

02-28-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
sandy_dandy Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: near Houston, TX Posts: 1,157 Ratings: 43 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: how can i get a blister to heal I second the suggestion to look at www.kellymom.com - do a keyword search for "milk blister" or "bleb." Good luck, those hurt!!! __________________ Hi! I'm Sandy, Rob's wife (7/06) & mommy to Eddie (9/09) and Katelyn (9/12). Let me convert your bras to nursing bras! WAHM store open now! IHA/ISO Independent Scentsy Family Consultant - love owning my own business!

03-05-2011, 07:35 PM	#5
picketfence Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 30 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100%	Re: how can i get a blister to heal I had a milk blister and almost weaned because the pain was so intense. I didn't address it right away and so my milk got backed up and 'stringy' (according to the LC) in the breast which was very painful. They recommended wearing a cotton ball soaked in olive oil on the nipple in the bra all day (with a pad), and then soaking the nipple a couple times a day in a bowl of warm-hot water. When it's soft, try to pick at it with clean hands or a sterilized needle to open it up (I know it sounds gross, but when you get desperate, this is what you do!) Then pump that side and do compressions to really try to get the milk flowing. You'll need to be diligent about doing this for a few days to a week because these things are stubborn. Good luck!