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jesseandgrace
01-05-2004, 11:35 AM
Hi. Has anyone had this problem? I think my babies teeth are hurting me during BFing, but I don't think she is biting me. She is only six months (almost seven) and has two bottom and two top teeth. Now that the two top teeth have come in it sometimes really hurts to BF her. I know what a bite feels like, I BF my son and he loved to bite down. So, I don't think she is biting. Plus, it hurts while she is still feeding, and I've heard that they can't bite and eat (swallow) at the same time, which makes sense. I have also noticed that she has broken through the skin. I'vce tried latching he ron in different positions, but I think the teeth are still rubbing against me. Giving up BFing is definitely not an option as she won't take a bottle and I also just think it is better to continue. But, I am worried about this!
Jennifer
mamicka
01-05-2004, 04:05 PM
I don't have anything helpful to say, just that I think we're going through the same thing. DS only has his 2 bottom teeth but I definitely feel them, even though he's not biting me. He hasn't broken skin but the skin is a little raw. Its not pleasant so I hope someone has good advice.
stillplayswithbarbies
01-05-2004, 09:35 PM
yes! I have been there and I am here to tell you it will get better. The teeth are so sharp when they first come through and in a week or two they get less sharp. Also I think baby gets used to having those teeth in there and goes back to latching on better.
I was so sore for two weeks! But it was not as bad as the first 4 weeks of breastfeeding was.
...Karen
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jesseandgrace
01-05-2004, 10:06 PM
Definitely not as bad as those first few weeks, that was bad:). Thanks, it is good to know I'm not crazy about her not biting but still getting hurt by the teeth.
Jennifer
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