jazzyjazz:

I'm having issues with latching and I've got sore and cracked nipples. Asides that, my boy feeds every 2hrs
Lanolin cream is not in pharmacies anymore as they are all complaining about dollar rate

A mama posted this earlier.....Quite long, I hope it helps

Try these ideas for preventing Tip soreness and solving the problem if it does happen.

1. Let your baby self-latch
Humans, like the newborns of other mammals, have innate breastfeeding abilities and are capable of finding the breast and latching on well with only minimal help from the mother. (Some medications and interventions in labour and birth may make this more difficult for some babies in the first hours and days after birth.) If the mother gets into a comfortable, semi-reclining position and puts the baby tummy-down on her body (gravity will help keep him there, but mom can use her hands to provide some support if needed), with the baby’s head near her breasts, the baby will orient himself by bobbing his head, and move towards the breast to latch on. This can take time, but usually
results in an effective, pain-free latch.

2. Use good positioning if you need to help the baby. Some babies (for example, those who were exposed to medications during labour and birth) may have difficulty in self-attaching. If you are breastfeeding sitting up, be sure your baby is tucked in close to you, tummy to tummy, and that your supporting hand or arm is placed behind her shoulders, not her head, so that she can tip her head back and bring the chin into the breast first. Your Tip should be pointed towards her nose, so that as she opens wide and tips her head back, it will be in the perfect place to slide deeply into her mouth, aimed at the roof of her mouth.

3. Adjust without unlatching
If your baby latches on, and it hurts, you know something is wrong. Sometimes mothers are advised to stick a finger in the baby’s mouth, unlatch him, and start over. The problem with this approach is that it is very frustrating for the baby: every time he starts nursing, he's taken off the breast. Some get so frustrated they refuse to nurse, or begin clamping down on the Tip. It also puts you at the risk of more Tip damage if the baby latches on incorrectly repeatedly. Instead, try first to adjust the baby's position while he’s nursing, so that the rest of the feeding can be more comfortable.

4. Watch for early hunger cues
Mothers with sore Tips often want to space feedings out as long as possible, and that’s definitely understandable! If something causes you pain, you want to do it infrequently. However, a very hungry baby isn’t going to have much patience, and may try to grab at your Tip, causing more pain. Feeding the baby as soon as he seems hungry will make it easier to work on getting a good latch every time.

5. Remember that not all sore Tips are caused by latch problems (although the majority are) Some other possible causes: thrush (a yeast infection on the skin of the Tip, which can also be inside the baby’s mouth); a bacterial infection on the Tip or in the milk ducts; a Tip bleb, which looks like a tiny white blister on the end of the Tip; Raynaud's syndrome, which is a condition where the Tip turns white after a feeding and hurts as the blood flows back in. If you suspect any of these (or some other issue) might be the problem, check with your doctor or a
lactation consultant for treatment recommendations.

6. Check for tongue-tie in baby
A baby with a tongue-tie isn’t able to lift his tongue or move it forward normally and this means she can’t use it to help extract milk from the breast. Instead the baby will push the Tip up with her tongue, pressing it against her hard palate as she sucks and often causing a lot of pain and damage. Look to see if your baby sticks her tongue out past her bottom lip and if she lifts her tongue to the roof of her mouth when crying. If she seems unable to make these movements, consult with your doctor. A medical professional can clip the membrane that restricts the tongue’s movement, which can make a big difference.

7. Use Tip shields cautiously, if at all
Tip shields are often recommended to protect sore Tips during feedings, but they can sometimes cause more problems than they solve. Tip shields look like bottle Tips made out of very thin silicone and are placed over the mother’s Tips before the baby latches on. However, often the baby doesn’t latch well onto the shield, the Tip continues to be damaged and the different shape and feel may lead to the baby having difficulty in breastfeeding without it. If other things haven’t worked, though, it may be worth giving it a try with the help of a lactation consultant.

8. Use your milk to heal cracked, bleeding or blistered Tips
Express a little milk onto the Tip and let it air-dry there. Be cautious about using lanolin or other creams; if you do have some thrush present, these creams can encourage it to grow. A prescription ointment (such as Dr. Jack Newman’s All-Purpose Tip Ointment) with ingredients to fight bacterial and yeast infections can help you heal as well. You can also take over-the-counter painkillers. Another option is to apply an ice pack just before you feed the baby to temporarily numb the Tip as you latch the baby on. One piece of good news:breastfeeding Tips generally heal very quickly once the cause of the damage (such as a latch problem) is resolved.

9. Air those Tips out
If your Tips are sore and damaged, you may find that anything touching them makes them hurt even more. You can use breast shells (donut shaped plastic items with a dome top; you put your Tip in the middle of the donut hole and the dome protects it from contact) to protect them from being touched by your bra. As much as possible, expose the Tips to the air so they will stay dry and heal.

MizMyColi:


Though tbh, Lekki is sort of far from where I stay (Isolo).
We have taken PCV

Are there any other hospitals that offer such?

Check Faith City Hospital in Ajao Estate. My daughter took hers there.

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Funny enough sebamed soap didn't work for my baby o. Read so much about it here and me sef rush go market to buy, I even bought 2 and one was going for 1100. Na so rashes started on his body. Had to stop it and bought boots jeje of 4 for 800 naira . Still have one sealed soap sef. The shampoo works sha cos that's what I use for his afro.
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@ mamas pls respond I'm also interested, I use Luth and iv had 2 CS there, I know I'm going to have anor but I need a private hosp. Cos of Luth strike and stress, I need a good hosp on Lagos mainland with sound operating facilities. Tanks

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You can try Faith City Hospital in Ajao Estate.

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bossladymo1:
D'Prince Stores at Isheri (Ojodu Berger) will definitely have. The owner's wife has a baby section on the first floor. That's where I bought the one I used in Naija...

Thank you. Would check these stores.

bossladymo1:


Where do you stay in Lagos? I know a few stores that sell original car seats that are also safety approved.

Am also interested in names of those stores please.

Thanks a lot.

Onegai:


The infant one is better when they are quite young as they have the right incline for a newborn but babies outgrow them by 1year. The bigger chair is a convertible car seat, good for maybe 5 years (till the child outgrown it). The difference is that even though the convertible car seat can take an infant, it's still not at the right incline for a newborn (the baby is too upright.

Look at your lifestyle, if you know you will not use a car seat for long (though you should), get the infant car seat. I got a convertible and when I saw the incline, I borrowed a friend's own for the 2 months till my LO can fit in it comfortably. I'll take a pic of both and attach them.

1st is infant, 2nd is convertible.

Thanks for the response.

bossladymo1:


Buy one that will last longer. Many car seats last up to 4 yrs, and they come with an infant insert. So when your baby is old enough, you remove the infant insert.


This is the one my 9mth old uses, and it is suitable from 0-4yrs. It can recline, and is both forward and rear-facing.

http://www.kmart.com.au/product/vantage-grey-convertible-car-seat/608331

Good evening mothers, please I need advice on the right baby car seat to buy.

There is the infant one that is good for newborns till 9months and the other big one which is too big for an infant by the way.
Kinda need your help on deciding. Thank you #FTM

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I told them we don't do that in nig,[b]besides,no deaf relatives. [/b]They saw how adamant I was and left my room.I was shocked to see the paed with us that evening and he attended to my baby thru out our stay in the us. My point is,as long as your baby is healthy avoid unneccessary test which I feel they use to exploit people. My son is perfectly ok and am glad I saved my $350. Money surplus but person get to dey wise while spending at least better to give the less priviledged than waste it.

Lol @ no deaf relatives.

zeezahbee:
Are you trying to blame people here ? Like seriously I don't understand. . No one forced you to go to any hospital of your choice. You should be happy and pray for good health not complaining about bills.

Remember each case re different. What Mrs A spent at the hospital will be different from Mrs B and even on the doctors letter or billing, it states that amount can increase if complication arises, so why come here and blame people for watever complications you have ?

Lstly regardless of how much the test is, do it. Good health is better.

Na wa o, it seems some people are just after the blue passport and not the good health care you claim at the embassy , It sucks . It is well

@zeezahbee, you wasn't blaming anyone in the forum. By "people", she meant the hospital.