can i toughen my nipples?

[jocie]

silly sounding question! makes me giggle actually!
im only 12 weeks but im wondering if there is anything i can do to toughen up my nipples before the baby gets here?
i remember the pain being toe-curling with my son, and i dont know if this happens every time or how that works....
anybody know?
id like to avoid it if i can.....and if not ill still bf!

 

[austinsmom]

I think you'll find with subsequent children that it's a little easier. You kinda know that you're doing... even if LO doesn't. I wouldn't recommend doing anything in advance, as it can cause uterine contractions.

 

[Sadie79]

I would say just have the lanolin cream ready (but only apply immediately before latching - let them dry at other times). My sister in law who has 3 kids says the nipple soreness isn't quite as bad but the engorgement pain is about the same. My baby is only 3 months but already I am panicking about next time!! xxx

 

[moomin_troll]

i spoke to my mum n mentioned waiting for my nipples to toughen n she laughed at me sayin she had images of me whipping my boobs hahaha

ive heard its still toe curling for eac child, i didnt bf my first for long so i cant say if its true or not.

like aboove says just get the lanolin cream at the ready.

 

[jocie]

okay, thats about what i thought. i already have the lanolin on hand, so i guess im as prepared as i can be.
i had a cracked nipple with my last LO and that was so painful! ouch!

 

[moomin_troll]

i put lanolin on after every feed and i use lots on each boob and ive never had cracked nipples..thankfully