For sore nipples, my question is this: Has anyone ever recommended numbing the nipples with infant teething gel such as Ambesol? I am assuming that it would be safe for the baby to ingest since it is made for babies. Here are the particulars: Mom is experiencing very painful nipples at 6 weeks postpartum. She is exclusively breastfeeding with good latch and positioning; baby doing great. She has very sensitive nipples, (which were even painful while she was pregnant.) Her nipples are very pliable, and long. They look a little pink. She and the baby were treated for yeast,(just on her pain sysptoms) and she is doing yeast dietary measures. She is even boiling her bras. She is not leaking, so not wearing wet bra or pads. Baby does not appear to have any mouth abnormality. I did recommend shells with the large opening in back, just to keep the bra from touching her nipples. Gail Davis, PHN, IBCLC *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html