Re: A little help ladies...

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends:

I wonder if the initial trauma has left some painful memories that are triggered

by breastfeeding on that side. Sometimes nerve pain, neuralgia, lasts well past

the time of initial healing. We've seen that in other situations.

I wonder if she is unaware of tensing before the baby goes to that side, and the

tension is painful?

What about warm compresses before feeding that side? What about pumping and

resting that side for a day or two? What about nursing during sleep, when she

could be unaware of what side is being used?

warmly,

Nikki

[Guest guest]

Hi Chelle -- As other have suggested, I think nerve pain is a good

possibility. Sometimes when the nerves are injured, they start sending

signals that are out of proportion to stimuli. Although I have not used

this strategy on a breast, it is my understanding that 5 minutes of firm

massage with lotion or oil several times per day can help sort of

" reset " the nerves and interrupt the over-firing. --

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No pain in daily activities, but as soon as baby latches, mom

experiences excruciating pain that continues all throughout the feeding.

Pain radiates up through the affected duct, and as soon as feeding is

over, pain dissipates. Occasional sharp shooting pain through that duct

between feeds, quickly dissipates. No more apparent clogs, milk flows

freely through all nipple openings. No swelling, lumps, redness or

tenderness between feeds otherwise. Baby is nursing well, acting well,

gaining well. Ideas?

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