New here: Sore nipples, can't take it!

[Guest guest]

Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take

Ibprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength Tylenol.

KimB

>Also, for your present pain, you can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or

>Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), even the maximum strength ones, at full dosage

>(per the bottle). I actually was taking 2400 mg of ibuprofen when I was

>nursing my first. I did it for 2 weeks because I felt just like you do now.

>It gets better.

[Guest guest]

I took them too and was told by my Dr. that anything the baby would be able to take, I can take and babies can have ibuprofen and Tylenol. You can check with Dr. Hale on that. :c)

Joan S.

New here: Sore nipples, can't take it!

Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take Ibprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength Tylenol.KimB>Also, for your present pain, you can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or>Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), even the maximum strength ones, at full dosage>(per the bottle). I actually was taking 2400 mg of ibuprofen when I was>nursing my first. I did it for 2 weeks because I felt just like you do now.>It gets better.Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

This happened to me also, with my second son and now my daughter.

For me it only lasted two weeks and then we settled into a good

pattern. It's like my nipples had to develop somewhat of a calice

and for me it took two weeks with both babies. The Lansinoh was

really a Godsend for me. I diligently put that stuff on after every

feeding and sometimes in between feedings. My daughter is now two

months old and I don't even have to use it anymore.

Don't use harsh soap on your nipples when you bathe/shower. You can

try airing out your nipples after your shower and after feedings. I

have heard the advice of squeezing a few drops of milk onto your

nipples after feeding and allow to dry. Try a different position at

each feeding to minimize the soreness to one area. Also for me, I

had to make sure my baby wasn't smacking her lips. If you hear that,

then they're damaging your nipples unnecesarily. Just like the

previous advice, make sure there is a good suction connection, mouth

to nipple.

Hope this helps.

Chele

> Hi everyone-

>

> I'm new to this board. I have three boys, ages 5, 2, and 2 weeks.

>

> My problem is that my nipples are so sore that it is EXTREMELY

painful

> when he latches on. It makes me want to cry just thinking about

how

> bad it hurts. I'm also dreading feedings, which I don't want to

do.

> I just bought some Lansinoh, but this didn't happen when I nursed

my

> last baby, so I don't know what else to do.

>

> Can anyone help me?

> Desperate,

> Kathleen

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/26/00 7:47:22 AM Central Daylight Time,

jmowatt@... writes:

<< contraindicated during BF >>

what about alieve? I took that a few days ago, my pharmacist said it was OK.

Carlie 2/17/98 & Destiny 9/14/00

http://www.lafayettegeneral.org/baby/displaybaby.cfm?ID=963 " >

Welcome Destiny !! (Picture & info)

[Guest guest]

The doctor would be wrong. There are VERY FEW (yes I am yelling that part)

drugs that are truly contraindicated during BF. Many doctors will cover

their butts though and tell you not to take anything.

Jenn

-----Original Message-----

From: KimB

Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take

Ibuprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength Tylenol.

KimB

>Also, for your present pain, you can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or

Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), even the maximum strength ones, at full dosage

(per the bottle). I actually was taking 2400 mg of ibuprofen when I was

nursing my first

[Guest guest]

I had surgery to remove a cyst when Blake was 2 months old. I didn't take

the prescribed meds b/c they made me sleep, and I couldn't do that with a

baby. I was taking 800 mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours and it didn't bother

Blake in any way. I have never heard that you couldn't take ibuprofen. I

agree that some doctors tell you things just to cover themselves.

Tina

Mommy to Blake

born 4-2-00

visit Blake's web site at http://www.growthspurts.com/view.asp?s=20969

[Guest guest]

<<Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take Ibuprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength Tylenol.>>

Ugh oh...why did he tell you you couldn't take Ibprofen? I just took some....

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[Guest guest]

The only danger from ibuprofen would be if you are having bleeding problems.

If you are in pain the painkiller will be used by your body and only minute

amounts (if any) will go to the baby.

In addition to nursing while taking 2400 mg of ibuprofen per day, another

time I was taking Tylenol 3 (with codeine) around the clock while nursing.

Just my experience,

Amy Lynn

mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00

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New here: Sore nipples, can't take it!

> Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take

> Ibprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength

Tylenol.

> KimB

[Guest guest]

This doctor is misinformed. These drugs are routinely recommended for pain and

are considered fine while breastfeeding. I was given both in the hospital after

having my kids, and used them at home too. For more info you can check out:

http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/

Margaret

KimB wrote:

> Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take

> Ibprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength Tylenol.

> KimB

[Guest guest]

<<. I was taking 800 mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours and it didn't botherBlake in any way. I have never heard that you couldn't take ibuprofen. >>

whew....thats good to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Guest guest]

KimB,

Your doctor is mistaken.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

" When individuals have been born gently, welcomed kindly into the community,

breastfed for many years, they do not become greedy people. They come from a

place of fullness and balance with all our relations. " Jeannine Parvati

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New here: Sore nipples, can't take it!

Just thought I'd mention that I was told by my Dr. that I could NOT take

Ibprofen while breastfeeding and to be careful with extra strength Tylenol.

KimB

>Also, for your present pain, you can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or

>Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), even the maximum strength ones, at full dosage

>(per the bottle). I actually was taking 2400 mg of ibuprofen when I was

>nursing my first. I did it for 2 weeks because I felt just like you do

now.

>It gets better.

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com