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karjules
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Karen
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BF moms
Does your DC nurse better on one side? My DD seems to nurse great on the left and then on the right, my nipple is so sore, I feel like I need to leave her off that side for a day to repair itself.
Does anyone have any advice?
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Posted 8/13/08 12:44 PM  |
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Rycois
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Re: BF moms
Are you using the Lansinoh cream?
You might have a better supply on one side which is why DC prefers it. I find I have more milk on the left side (can tell from pumping).
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| Posted 8/13/08 12:52 PM |
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karjules
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Karen
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Re: BF moms
I just started using the cream, it helps a little. I feel like her latch is not as deep on the right side which leads to pain...
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| Posted 8/13/08 1:04 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Mel
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Re: BF moms
Both of my kids favored my left side, the nipple is better on that side--lol thats why the boob is a little bigger then the other!
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| Posted 8/13/08 1:05 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: BF moms
Posted by MelToddJulia
Both of my kids favored my left side, the nipple is better on that side--lol thats why the boob is a little bigger then the other!
Yep - my left boob is undeniably bigger!
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| Posted 8/13/08 1:11 PM |
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Porrruss
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Amy
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Re: BF moms
Experiment with different positions. If your nipple is sore- it sounds like the latch might not be right. When I was BFing DD, I held her in a cradle hold for my left, but the football hold on the right.
For now, perhaps try pumping out that side until your nipple heals a bit and only feed on the other breast.
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| Posted 8/13/08 1:20 PM |
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karjules
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Karen
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Re: BF moms
Posted by Porrruss
Experiment with different positions. If your nipple is sore- it sounds like the latch might not be right. When I was BFing DD, I held her in a cradle hold for my left, but the football hold on the right.
For now, perhaps try pumping out that side until your nipple heals a bit and only feed on the other breast.
THanks I will try that!!
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| Posted 8/13/08 1:23 PM |
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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: BF moms
Due to a nipple "issue" I have only been nursing DD on my right side since she was about 5/6 months old. She wasn't able to get a good latch or a good flow to satisfy her...so I basically just gave up on it and nursed only from the right side...14 months now and still BFing on the right 
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| Posted 8/13/08 1:26 PM |
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ckone
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Re: BF moms
I found that both kids favored the left side for some reason. I did notice that when DS#2 would not nurse on the right side, I would use the football hold. I agree that you may need to try different positions. If/when they start to teeth you may find this to work for you too.
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:26 PM |
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