This is contrary to the advice saying to vary which breast the baby starts on, but it won t cause problems if you limit it to a 24-hour period which is long enough to help your sore nipple heal. So They ll Heal Faster Along with exposing your nipples to the air, you can also speed healing by squeezing some breast milk onto your nipples, rubbing it in gently, and allowing your nipples to air dry. Exposing your breasts to sunlight for 10 to 15 minutes at a time can help too. Talk to Professionals To help you and your baby with nursing, consult a nurse or other health care professional who counsels breastfeeding mothers. If you don't feel that the soreness is gradually lessening, your nipples may be infected.
Some mothers find that applying a little modified lanolin helps heal sore nipples.
Also, be sure you don t have a monolial infection on your breasts, because lanolin can make it worse. It's a good idea to consult your health care provider before using lanolin. If you feel you have to stop nursing for even one day, pump your milk every three hours, otherwise, your breasts may become engorged and cause the nipples to become more sore. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved.