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Itchy Nipples #6678 02/20/06 02:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Portland, Oregon afrindiemum OP newbie
OP afrindiemum newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Portland, Oregon	Hi all - I just started the regular protocol about two weeks ago. My nipples are dry and are itching like crazy. Is this normal with the protocols? Just something I noticed, so I thought I'd check in and see if anyone else has experienced it. Thanks!

Re: Itchy Nipples afrindiemum #6679 02/26/06 01:03 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,347 Canada L Lenore extra helpful experienced member
Lenore extra helpful experienced member L Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,347 Canada	Hi, You can try applying lanolin ointment or olive oil. It may help. Best, Lenore Goldfarb, Ph.D.,CCC,IBCLC Wife to Rob, Mom to Adam aged 13, and Ethan aged 9, both born via GS and breastfed via Regular Newman-Goldfarb Protocol.

Re: Itchy Nipples afrindiemum #6680 03/03/06 04:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	I actually think that is a good sign. That is the way my nipples felt in the beginning whenever I was pregnant. Shea butter is very nice to use too. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

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