Last week we chatted about soothing your newborn...if you're nursing, we know that mommy can also be a soother. If you are experiencing sore nipples, may I suggest using a nipple shield to feed or at least until milk let down/flow occurs. If your baby is not opening their mouth as wide as possible to latch on, it could leave mommy in pain. I have tried nipple cream/ointment but did not experience any relief. The cream/ointment does protect your nipples while in the shower from what seems like rocks flowing from the shower head.
Nursing is highly recommended because it has all the nutrients that your baby needs. The same principal applies to curing mommy's sore nipples. After nursing, massage any excess milk on the affected area.
I've also found that cooling gel pads called Soothies provide temporary relief.
I hope this tip helped!
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