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Breastfeeding question? Slight burning sensation in breast?


I have a one month old son that has been exclusivley breastfeed since birth, he is gaining wieght fine (7.11 at birth and 10.6 now). Breastfeeding is going well and he latches on and eats great, I havent had sore nipples for weeks and never a case of mastitis, so my question is, all day long I have a slight burning sensation all over my breast, It doesnt really hurt, it's just uncomfortable at times. For the most part my supply has evened itself out and I only get full (not engorged over night). So what could this burning sensation be? Also it has been this way since the day he started nursing, so I know it's not any type of infection. And it's not my letdown because that is like a tingling and pulling sensation for me. Anyway I appreciate any ideas, thanks!

If you had mastitis you would know, you would be running a fever, feel like you had the flu and the breast would likely be red.
(You can see all the symptoms for matitis and plugged ducts here: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/... )

It could be a mild case of yeast in one breast, but it seems weird that it wouldn't have spread. However oral probiotics and grapefruit seed extract (orally and diluted on the nipple) certainly wouldn't hurt you. ( http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/b... and http://www.kellymom.com/newman/c-candida... )

You could also talk to a La Leche League Leader for free, they may have more ideas:
International (local numbers only)
http://www.llli.org/webindex.html

USA
http://www.lllusa.org/
1-877-4-LALECHE

I breastfed 2 and I haven't a clue- it doesn't sound like a clogged duct, or a mastisis.

I like Mystic's info though- and see your doctor ok?

Let us know what it is.

I hope you feel better soon!

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