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To the pain.... some breastfeeding questions
So baby #2, we'll call her D, is about 6.5 weeks. After being born at 7 lbs 9 oz, she is probably about 11 lbs at this point (was almost 10 lbs at her one month check up and has grown since then.) so I doubt there is any issue with the amount of breast milk she is getting.
But here's the thing - my nipples still HURT, and have even started bleeding a little recently. My first thought is that it's a latching issue, but the nurses at the hospital confirmed we were fine, and I guess I thought she would be getting insufficient milk without a good latch, but maybe that's not true? And what's weird is that it was initally just the right side that was an issue, so I just tried adjusting my hold with her on that side since it didn't feel as comfortable at first, but now it's both sides.
So I thought maybe thrush, especially since even the areola are irritated now, but D doesn't have any of the tell tale white spots in her mouth. Can babies have thrush and not have the visible signs?
I love breastfeeding, and want to continue, and would honestly just tough it out for as long as I could. But I am getting ready to return to work and will need to pump, and the few times I've used it at home, it's hurt even more than when D nurses (that's actually what caused the bleeding initially.)
Maybe I need to contact a lactation consultant. Does anyone know if home visits are typically covered by insurance?
I breastfeed with my first daughter too, but didn't have these issues, so I feel like a newbie again!
But here's the thing - my nipples still HURT, and have even started bleeding a little recently. My first thought is that it's a latching issue, but the nurses at the hospital confirmed we were fine, and I guess I thought she would be getting insufficient milk without a good latch, but maybe that's not true? And what's weird is that it was initally just the right side that was an issue, so I just tried adjusting my hold with her on that side since it didn't feel as comfortable at first, but now it's both sides.
So I thought maybe thrush, especially since even the areola are irritated now, but D doesn't have any of the tell tale white spots in her mouth. Can babies have thrush and not have the visible signs?
I love breastfeeding, and want to continue, and would honestly just tough it out for as long as I could. But I am getting ready to return to work and will need to pump, and the few times I've used it at home, it's hurt even more than when D nurses (that's actually what caused the bleeding initially.)
Maybe I need to contact a lactation consultant. Does anyone know if home visits are typically covered by insurance?
I breastfeed with my first daughter too, but didn't have these issues, so I feel like a newbie again!
Tags: breastfeeding, consultant, lactation, thrush
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Permalink Reply by Boring User Name on -
I use the Lansinoh as chapstick now, so I guess I smell like a baby now :-)
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Permalink Reply by Mamaluv on -
After a visit with my ob/gyn, I was officially diagnosed with thrush. So I now have a nifty antifungal cream and, at her suggestion, have been using tea bags for relief of the pain. Hopefully the end is in sight!
Thank you all for your info! Not sure I would have went to see her as quickly as I did without your suggestions.
Hivemind strikes again!
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