Having sore breasts when you are breastfeeding is relatively common. Between the changing hormone levels that occur after your baby is born and during breastfeeding, and the actual process of breastfeeding, it is not uncommon at all for a woman to have cracked or sore nipples. In fact, sore breasts are one of the most common reasons that women stop breastfeeding. Fortunately, however, there are ways to soothe your sore breasts while breastfeeding.

The use of creams and lotions is one of the ways that you can soothe your sore breasts while breastfeeding. There are several different sorts of products that have been designed an manufactured specifically to soothe sore breasts while breastfeeding. Some of these creams and lotions may use lanolin, a common ingredient in hand and body lotions. In some circles, there is a concern (although studies have not proven conclusively that there is any specific evidence of this or danger in this) that lanolin may contain traces of pesticides. For is this reason, some of the other breast creams tend to go more toward an organic side of things, and rely more on things like cocoa butter, mango butter, shea butter, and herbs such as calendula. Generally speaking, you will want to check with the manufacturer to see if you will need to wipe off the cream or lotion before breastfeeding.

Another common way to soothe sore breasts while breastfeeding is through the use of a compress. For centuries, there have been women that have used cabbage leaves to soothe their sore breasts while breastfeeding. This really is as simple as it sounds. You simply place cold cabbage leaves over your sore breasts, or even inside of your bra. It is no more complex than that. In addition to this sort of remedy, there are also a variety of compresses available that a woman can buy. Some of these rely on herbal ingredients, and can be used warm or cold. Some of these sorts of compresses are more along the lines of an ice pack, and use cold to numb the sore breasts.

Ultimately, it is likely that you will be able to find one of these sorts of products that will help you to soothe your sore breasts while breastfeeding.

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