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Karen
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BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
did anyone else get a rash on one of their boobs? I have no idea if it's dry skin or what, but it is really red and super itchy.
and which doctor do you even call for something like that? your PCP, OB?
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Tina
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
I BF for 3 1/2 months, never got any kind of rash. I would say try calling both doctors, not sure which one would know what to do.
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| Posted 1/26/08 9:23 AM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
never happened to me either. for a while a few weeks back my boobs were extremely itchy in between feedings, but never with a rash. i would call both docs. keep us posted 
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patti08
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
I never had anything like that. Could it be a yeast infection? I'd go see doc.
I hope you feel better!
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| Posted 1/26/08 9:26 AM |
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NYtoBoston
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
It could be dry skin or it could also be thrush. I would try your OB first, the your PCP. Good luck
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Karen
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
thanks ladies!!
I am going to make some phone calls right now.
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| Posted 1/26/08 11:00 AM |
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Karen
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
I called my OB - he said I have to call my ped since it's probably related to breastfeeding and they are better equipped to handle those questions.
so now I am waiting on a call back from one of the ped nurses. LLL recommend a cold vinegar compress for most rashes, so I put it on and it definitely took a lot of the itchiness away. I'm wondering if it is a yeast infection.
ETA: ped called back and said they are not comfortable handling it, to talk to my OB 
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babydreams
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
Could be a yeast infection...do your nipples burn? TMI I know!
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Karen
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
Posted by babydreams
Could be a yeast infection...do your nipples burn? TMI I know!
no nipple burn at all. the rash is above the aerola.
I just spoke to someone at LLL, and she thinks it might just be some sort of irritant, so she wants me to wash my pj's, nursing bras, and sheets in hot water to kill anything on them.
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| Posted 1/26/08 1:04 PM |
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
Did you change anything? Fabric softeners maybe? Nursing pads?
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| Posted 1/26/08 1:32 PM |
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Karen
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Re: BFing/pumping moms - rash on boobs????
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Did you change anything? Fabric softeners maybe? Nursing pads?
that was the first thing I thought of also, and I can't think of anything. the LLL leader did mention that you can get a rash if you keep nursing pads in for too long or if you sit around in a nursing bra after leaking a little. she recommended airing the "girls" out a little today and really trying to keep them dry.
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