Blisters on Nipples

[UntoldAngel]

DS (15months) has been sick the last couple of weeks, and been feeding a lot more often than normal. I'm not concerned about that, as I know he is getting fluids (as he is refusing water when his temp goes right up), mummy cuddles and comfort.

BUT... after he has been on all day I get blisters on my nipples. They aren't milk blisters (well they aren't white?) but more a yellowy clear blister. They really hurt when he feeds and it makes me not want to feed him . They are also making my nipples even more sensitive to the cold (i.e. opening the fridge; getting undressed) which I don't need cos they do a fine job of that by themselves

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get rid of them (I've tried expressing in the shower etc) or do I just have to let them settle on their own? And how can I possibly avoid further ones? I noticed tonight that with every feed they were getting bigger / joining up

Thanks x

[Kmn]

Does your DS have any blisters on his hands or feet or mouth? Hand-and-foot-and-mouth disease can transfer to nipples, and it's not much fun.

Otherwise I think you need to ask him to really open wide for you, so that at least a different area is being attacked.

[CrazyLady]

A bit of lanolin before/after feeds and after showering might help sooth and lubricate them. I had some in hospital because DS and I weren't in sync with latching first up and they were painful. the lanolin worked a treat

HTH

[Smoke Jaguar]

Could it be thrush? I've got it again - DD is on Penicillin

[onthefly]

It might be milk blister. Mine was kinda yellow. Really, really hurt. Is the pain just on the blister?

[UntoldAngel]

It's more the whole nipple MadB. They have cleared up now, I think DS managed to pop it but it hurt like no tomorrow to feed him

My nipples are still really sensitive/sore and I have a sore spot on my left boob, from the nipple to the outer edge, but I've been putting that down to pregnancy??

[onthefly]

Sore nipples are common during pregnancy. Pain elsewhere though could be something else

[Smoke Jaguar]

Sore nipples is one thing, but to HAVE a sore is probably something else.
Is your DS on AB's, or has he been?
I've currently got a section of areola covered in small blisters and feeding from it hurts like hell. So, I haven't let DD feed from it today - which I'm gonna have to deal with, but can't stand the idea of the suction of the pump! Might have to hand express.
I'd go see a GP about it, to take a swab and have it tested.

[UntoldAngel]

Sore nipples is one thing, but to HAVE a sore is probably something else.
Is your DS on AB's, or has he been?
I've currently got a section of areola covered in small blisters and feeding from it hurts like hell. So, I haven't let DD feed from it today - which I'm gonna have to deal with, but can't stand the idea of the suction of the pump! Might have to hand express.
I'd go see a GP about it, to take a swab and have it tested.

He has been on ab's, and onto a second course. It isn't a sore as such, but a really sore tender area. Almost like I've been hit there really hard and the pain just hasn't gone away itms
Will mention it to my GP next time I see her, or my OB if I see her first