Breast feeding - Very sore breasts?

Hi,
I am a mom of 2 1/2 months old. I am breastfeeding her. Since one month my breasts are really sore. I feel very sharp shooting pain in my breasts. My nipples are burning when my daughter is nursing. What should I do?

I contacted my doctor used medications didnt work out.

Please suggest me. Thank you in advance.

Try to let them air dry a little bit after feedings. Also I use Lanolin. You can get a large tube at Target for like $6 by Medela. And you dont have to worry about wiping it off before feedings, its safe. Good luck!

Try to let them air dry after feedings. A lot people say that one can relieve sore breast if you apply a little bit of your breastmilk around the niipple.
But sorry it's all I can advice you. Medications worked for me.

It sounds like your daughter may not be latching on properly causing the sore nipples. Your breast are sore because they're engorged. You may want to try to hand express some of your milk to relieve some of the pressure. As for you nipples try using Lansinoh ointment. It's safe to use and it really works great. Instead of your doctor, contact a lactation consultant. You can contact the La Leche League at 1-800-LA Leche. They specialize in breast feeding and can help you.

I have a one month old and am breastfeeding with the same problems. The best at home remedy I have been using that works great is in between feedings take a cabbage leave (cold not washed) and place on both breasts. Once the leaves have started to wither remove and place new leaves on breast after the next feeding. Also what works great is pure lanolin lotion you can buy it at Target it costs about 6.00 and you rub it directly on your nipples as many time as you need throughout the day. It is safe enough that you dont have to wash it off before the baby feeds. That is my solution to my sore nipples. Hope it works for you. Good luck !!!

THRUSH! I have been battling this for almost two months now! Burning,pain,shooting in breasts, red nipples,shiny nipples....all symptoms! You need to go to her pediatrician!

i was going to say thrush too. same problem here. almost red nipples. when i tool him to the doc they gave me nystatan and i put some on my nipples...it started to get better right away...good luck!!