Breast milk is better then nipple cream!

Stacey_89 · Oct 9th, 2010, 13:56 PM

At my antenatal class the midwife said that actualy instead of using nipple cream fo dryness and cracks just put breast milk on your nipples and rub it in, she said it's very soothing and gives plenty moisture
I never knew this ! But if you do suffer with extreme sorness then use the nipple cream.

Will deffo be trying this

stardust599 · Oct 9th, 2010, 14:00 PM

I do this when my nipples are sore and hurting - I just squeeze out a little colustrum (spelling???) and massage it in and leave to dry for 5mins before getting dressed.

Only cos I'm a right tight git though and refuse to buy anything unnecessary haha xx

daddy1912 · Oct 9th, 2010, 14:11 PM

I heard that's the best remedy as well thanks for making it clear though (y)!

bumbleberry · Oct 9th, 2010, 14:35 PM

This is what our midwife said at our breastfeeding session as well this week. She said it had something to do with all the vitamins etc in the colostrum. Will give it a go!

melorablack · Oct 9th, 2010, 14:41 PM

I have heard that doing that then putting some nipple cream on top to seal it in is the best way but if you're fine with just the milk then go for it!

roxie78 · Oct 9th, 2010, 15:16 PM

I swore by Lansinoh nipple cream last time and will use it again this time lol Breastmilk didn't work for me unfortunately

Great if it works for you though

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Stacey_89 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,034	Breast milk is better then nipple cream! At my antenatal class the midwife said that actualy instead of using nipple cream fo dryness and cracks just put breast milk on your nipples and rub it in, she said it's very soothing and gives plenty moisture I never knew this ! But if you do suffer with extreme sorness then use the nipple cream. Will deffo be trying this

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stardust599 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 6,203	I do this when my nipples are sore and hurting - I just squeeze out a little colustrum (spelling???) and massage it in and leave to dry for 5mins before getting dressed. Only cos I'm a right tight git though and refuse to buy anything unnecessary haha xx

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daddy1912 Father to be Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Posts: 38	I heard that's the best remedy as well thanks for making it clear though (y)!

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bumbleberry Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 745	This is what our midwife said at our breastfeeding session as well this week. She said it had something to do with all the vitamins etc in the colostrum. Will give it a go!

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melorablack Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 259	I have heard that doing that then putting some nipple cream on top to seal it in is the best way but if you're fine with just the milk then go for it!

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roxie78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,245	I swore by Lansinoh nipple cream last time and will use it again this time lol Breastmilk didn't work for me unfortunately Great if it works for you though

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