Cheryl, I had what I consider to be vasospasm bf-ing no. 1 baby - born in May (we live in Melbourne). Also had problems with attachment etc., but went on to bf for ages - as the weather warmed and baby grew things seemed to improve and whiteness etc. disappeared. I'd get these amazingly cold-feeling numb-type/steely sensation in my nipples and was amazed to see them white on examination during this phenomenon. Despite lengthy bf-ing period, this child continued to damage my nipples on occasion even into toddlerhood, so could poor positioning be solely to blame for VS symptoms early on? (Also had mastitis 2x with him - nipple damage - infective)
However, no. 2 babe - born last day of March (so a just pre-winter babe) - has been pure joy to feed after an initial week or so of grazing. No VS symptoms at all last winter - have noticed occasional white-ishness of nipples, but no horrid sensations. Preconception and pregnancy diet far superior this 2nd time - lots of omega 3 fatty acids etc. may have contributed to improved circulation?? Guess we'll not know for sure. However, don't assume things will happen the same way as the last time and heed advice - dietary etc. that the other ladies have given. Wishing you well. Jo Slamen (Mum) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl LHK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 9:42 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] vasospasm > > Hi, sorry if this rather disjointed > > First baby, fed 12 months, no probs apart from thrush in early weeks > > Second bub - fed 4.5 months, had horrendous nipple vasospasm. was a winter > baby. Went to BF clinic, were happy with attachment, although tended to > 'slip off' and make things worse. Was sad to finish, but incredibly > relieved at the relief of pain once stopped feeding. Fed with pain for > about 2.5 months of that 4.5 months. Mastitis x 3 in that period. > > Third bub - currently 4 weeks. Feeds better from one side, although > managing both OK. Need to be careful with attachment though. I feel like I > am getting twinges of the same sort of vasospasm pain, although nipples are > discoloured at times, no damage, cracks etc. Have been obsessive about > emptying breasts etc so no reoccurance of mastitis. > > Is vasospasm likely to get worse when we get out of the summer months do to > colder climatic conditions? > > Have looked in the textbooks etc, but have people got any other ideas for > what to do - natural meds etc. > > Sorry for disjoint-ed-ness! Have hubby rocking the baby, and the other two > - well, you know what toddlers get up too! > > Cheryl > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
