teething vs. breastfeeding

my 7mth old has cut her front top teeth recently and they are so sharp that when I breast feed, they rub on my nipple. this has caused a perferation and everytime I try and feed her, I'm in agonising pain. I reattach her everytime, but to no avail she gets herself into the same position, and it starts rubbing again. I can't seem to let this heal as I have to feed her 4 times per day. Is there anything I can do to save my body from more distruction???

does she take a bottle? maybe you could express until your nipple heals and give her the expressed milk in a bottle. A bit of a hassle but worth a try.

She does take a bottle, and I've started doing that, every so often, but I was hoping I could do something to correct the problem rather than avoid it. thanks for your help tho!

Maybe try the lactation consultant at your hospital or your health nurse. Maybe try nipple shield until the nipple has healed maybe when the tooth is through a bit more it mighten be so sharp or on such a bad place on your nipple???

Keep me posted though as Bennett is still a gummy bear but I may have this prob too when they do eventually come through sad

Steph