Itchy breast while BF

I have no idea. My breasts used to itch while nursing so I asked my doc. She didn't know either lol. She said it was just one if those things...

Yeah sorry. I got the same response from my doc, that and that it's probably due to change of hormones. On the nipples I recommend using lanolin, rest of the body....baby oil is your friend. Mine seemed to get a little better, or it was all in my head. But yeah, the itching was crazy in the beginning.

Mine did the same things for the first month or two. I think it's because of the letdown stretching the skin. Try moisturizing it well before feeding.

I agree with this. But don't use baby oil. I'd use coconut oil or something else that would be safe for your baby to nurse.

Quoting abra:

Mine did the same things for the first month or two. I think it's because of the letdown stretching the skin. Try moisturizing it well before feeding.

Ask in the breastfeeding moms group as well

How old is your baby?

Have you ever dealt with thrush? That can sometimes cause itching. You could try painting your breasts with gentian violet before nursing your baby, and see if that helps. Once a day for 3 days should help :)

Would that be okay for the baby to ingest? It says 10% alcohol on ingredients.

Quoting Randi02:

How old is your baby?

Have you ever dealt with thrush? That can sometimes cause itching. You could try painting your breasts with gentian violet before nursing your baby, and see if that helps. Once a day for 3 days should help :)

I use nipple ointment.

Quoting Blaiden:

I agree with this. But don't use baby oil. I'd use coconut oil or something else that would be safe for your baby to nurse.

Quoting abra:

Mine did the same things for the first month or two. I think it's because of the letdown stretching the skin. Try moisturizing it well before feeding.

Yup :) It's also used to treat thrush in babies' mouths. But it's a carcinogenic or whatever, so I've heard to only use it every three days. IDK for sure, though.

Quoting Ahyb:

Would that be okay for the baby to ingest? It says 10% alcohol on ingredients.

Quoting Randi02:

How old is your baby?

Have you ever dealt with thrush? That can sometimes cause itching. You could try painting your breasts with gentian violet before nursing your baby, and see if that helps. Once a day for 3 days should help :)

There are other ointments you can use. I used one called newmans ointment. It's got nystatin & a couple other things in it. Fixed the yeast & itching really quick!