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teedeedee
11-26-2008, 01:33 AM
Today I noticed that DD's nipples are very hard and swollen. The only way I know how to describe it is that it feels like a marble under there. It's that way on both sides.

I know that it sometimes happens to very young babies, but is it normal for a 5 1/2 month old? This is new today...last night when I gave her a bath it wasn't like that.

I am breastfeeding- but not very much as I have a low supply (mostly for bonding and the benefits she gets from even a little of my milk). I nurse her about 3 times during the day/night and at each of these she gets about an ounce (I've weighed her multiple times before and after feedings to check).

Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks,
TD

BelleoftheBallFlagstaff
11-26-2008, 02:41 AM
It is probably nothing, but I would call the Dr. just to be sure. Better to ask and know than wonder.

Good Luck!