Hi. I am dealing with a very difficult case of sore nipples that is not
responding to most techniques. With years of experience as a LC, this is
one of the most difficult to resolve.
Mom has a history of sore nipples with all her children. She quit
nursing with first child due to severe "chewed" sore nipple. I worked
with her on others and she successful after dealing with mild
soreness.This baby is now 4 weeks old, mom cannot grasp correct latch
technique. There is no problem with thrush, tongue tie,  or other
problems. Baby has not had bottles or pacifiers.Milk supply is low. She
is using SNS on least sore side due to baby's weight and pumping after
each feeding. (hospital grade pump). We have tried hydrogel  (better one
-mom does not like this).  OB doctor ordered an
antibiotic/anti-inflamatory creme which is helping.
The same nipple that caused most problems with all children is still the
problem one. It is healing now and we will continue to pump and do a
consult in few days to start on this side again.It helped to hear
BarbaraWilson-Clay express how she felt when all her usual methods did
not work on a one of her cases. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Helen

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