Friend with sore bleeding nipples...
Ok, I am sure this has been gone over before but I wanted to make sure I gave sound advice.My friend who had her baby on Wednesday called me late tonight. She has very sore bleeding nipples. I told...
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Well Jess it really seems like you gave her good sound advice so far. i looked up in mt breastfeeding book and it said for bleeding nipples the treatmeant is the same as foy sore nipples with the...
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I'm glad she's determined, now let me at that nurse! You've given and received all good advice so far! I will add that you may want to either watch her nurse/check her latch/positioning or have her...
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I cracked and bled with both kids and I'm sure it was latch (esp with Gabe) but it started healing once my milk was in too. Did she have a girl or a boy? I remember with Alyssa she had some vaginal...
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Oh, and if possible, it would be better if you could go to her/take info to her. She seems to be doing well now, but she may burn-out if she tries to do too much. I'd also recommend you contact her at...
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I went over to her house today. I kept calling all day but her dh kept saying she wasn't home. I found out when I got over there that she had to drive her daughter to and from school today because her...
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Her dh Anyway, I'm glad you went to her. It does sound like she's in need of more help then she's letting on. This is a good indication that you'll want to keep in touch with her - not wait for her to...
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Wonderful advice!!!!!!!! (from Jess to mom and you'all to Jess) Speak your mind,Just make sure you have a fast horse!Need Breastfeeding Support?Visit me at BreastfeedingMOMs!
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I did warn her about growth spurts although I couldn't remember when to expect them! 2 weeks? 6 weeks? I know Michael didn't have them on schedual! I will definatly keep calling her and going to see...
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Growth spurts usually come on 3. Three weeks, six weeks, nine weeks, three months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months and more! The first spurt however, tends to be right around day 10. Baby's...
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I called her again today and guess what!?! No more bleeding nipples! Still sore but not bleeding. She said she is definatly feeling the difference now that she knows how to latch her on properly. She...
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Wow, it really sounds like things are looking up! Again, GREAT JOB to you!
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I talked to her again on the phone yesterday for about an hour and a half. She still has some pain and blisters on her nipples but said she is doing better than a week ago. Her LC never showed up so...
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I am impressed! She's doing great and has taken control of her situation (to a point). I think she'll be ok!The dirty diaper count is fine. I would only watch that Charity isn't showing discomfort...
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I talked to her on the phone the other day and she has thrush now. She is in a lot of pain but is still trying. She's gotten some better help at another health dept. too. The LC said her baby is...
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I would have to suggest that she resorted to formula due to a lack of confidence. You handled it well.
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