Nipple Cream

ooobedoo

I am planning to breastfeed my monster when she is born(removed) in a week and a half, I am concerned that I will get sore nipples. Can anybody tell me what cream/sheilds to buy? on the cheap obviously!

silvercar

your midwife will be able to give them to you on prescription. As you will be entiitled to free prescriptions they will be free.

moozikgal

if you have got the avent pack from boots that they give you for joining the baby club, there is a free sample in there. I found i only had to use it for a few days and you only need a tiny bit.

Hope it all goes well
x

looneyleo

Congratulations...hope all goes smoothly for you. When you are in hospital ask for nipple cream before you leave...even if you're nipples aren't hurting...you'll get it for free without having to go to the doctors afterwards for a prescription. Generally, they don't advise you use nipple shields as it takes away the natural feeling of the nipple making it more like a bottle/dummy and could upset the feeding routine of the newborn. Must admit I wore them with my first when nipples got really bad but only for a few days. I bought them from mothercare and they weren't expensive. Can't remember now! The best healing solution though is your own milk! After each feed just rub any of the drips of milk left over around the nipple to help prevent and heel any sore areas. Mother's milk is also good for healing any sores or cuts on baby too. Obviously, I'm not a professional and I'm only telling you what I was told by my midwife. Always best to check first - would hate to miss-advise you and put you or babe at risk... All the very best and take your time with the breast feeding. I personally found it extremely difficult so if it doesn't work out...don't worry...better mum is happy and healthy than worrying about "doing her best" for baby!

india

I didn't know you could get Nipple Cream at the hospital free or on prescription. Thanks for the tip I was gonna buy that Lavinosh Cream cause it's ment to be great but £9.75 a bottle.

Crispy_Ambulance

Don't buy anything now - you probably won't need either. The most important thing is to get as much advice and support as you can to get your baby positioned and latched on correctly. That way, he or she will not be sucking on your nipple and your nipple shouldn't get damaged.

It may be uncomfortable when he or she latches on for the first few days, but after that it should settle down.

And well done on planning to breastfeed - it is the best gift you can give to your baby and very moneysaving!

sooz

india wrote:

I didn't know you could get Nipple Cream at the hospital free or on prescription. Thanks for the tip I was gonna buy that Lavinosh Cream cause it's ment to be great but £9.75 a bottle.

no-one told me you could get it on prescription.
anyway, my midwife told me to get that cream, and it's fantastic, don't be put off by the price, a little goes a long way, and i'm still on the same tube 3 months later, and there's loads - i don't think i'll ever manage to finish it. it even comes with suggestions on the leaflet as to what else it can be used for, great on babies bottoms too. i did try the avent sample and it was nowhere near as good.

do watch out as it does stain clothing though...

janb5

Kamillosan is available in chemists and supermarkets. Also suitable as nappy cream. It`s easy to apply and doesnt need to be washed prior to feeding.

td

I was given a free sample of lanolin and although it was only a tiny tiny sample it was enough to last as you only have touse alittle bit. It might be worth a search to find a free sample if you can't get it on prescription.

I used my milk as mentioned in previous post around nipple area - this does help. I would also recommend gently massaging your breast(pushing downwards towards your nipple) as your baby is feeding as it will prevent and problems with mastitis.

td

inkie

Nipples do not get sore if the baby is fixed on properly - make sure that you get help with fixing the baby in in the initial stages and for someone with research based knowledge to sit with you and help you gain confidence (not the auxillary on the ward as sometimes happens)
As stated previously, the best thing to put on nipples is breastmilk itself, and plenty of fresh air!

Nipple shields are not normally something that is required - and in the unlikely event that they are needed they can be picked up for a couple of £ a pair - all fairly standard. This is a really special time - enjoy!

inkie

Forgot to mention - the midwife won't be able to give a prescription - but she can tell the Dr what he needs to prescribe. TBH in trials using things like Kamillosan is of no proven benefit over and above EBM and fresh air.