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Your nipples can become sore and/or cracked during regular breastfeeding. The best way to alleviate this problem is to use vaseline around the sore area of the nipple between feedings to heal and protect it. Another cause of sore nipples is improper latching on by the baby. If the baby is latching on incorrectly, it can cause pain. To make sure your baby is latched on correctly, most of your nipple should be in baby's mouth. If you suspect your baby is not latching on right, you can visit your pediatrician, lactation consultant, or local WIC (Women, Infants, Children) office.

If nothing else works, you should look for signs of a breast infection such as:

  • Abnormally colored discharge, pink, yellow, green
  • The breast feeling hot to the touch
  • Low grade fever
  • Pain in the breast

If you suspect an infection, be sure to see your physician. It could be something easy to treat, such as an infection. Or it could be something more serious. With the incidence of breast cancer, you should get it checked out if you experience something out of the ordinary with your breasts.

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