How do i heal a wound in my breast

Hi Friends,

I have a 3 months old baby boy.

He didnt latch preperly one day and it bit my terribly.Before i latch him properly it shaked his whole body and caught my nipples .

After couple of days i started getting a small pimple kind of a wound in my nipples.and the pain was tolerable while BF.i continued applying Lenonin cream.Airdried it.I continued BF'ing too.

But the pain became worse since yesterday and wound is also developing.It has a head spot too where i could see some pus.Extreme pain too.

I am going to call the doctor today.

Please how do i continue breastfeeding?One of my friends told me to stop feeding on that side until the wound heals.If so will the milk production reduce in that breast?Will i be able to continue BF once the wound is healed?

Please suggest me some ways to heal the wound quicly sothat i can resume back to breastfeeding.

I havent started giving him bottle yet.so i dont know if he can get enough milk from one breast until the wound heals.

Waiting for your valuable suggestions.

-Cathy.

 

Hi Raj and Latha,

Thanks a lot for your reply.Since internet was down in my house,I couldnt check the messages.

Yup,I visited my doctor the same day i posted the query.She gave me antibiotics and asked me to feed/pump.I was told to apply the lenonin oinment.After my doctor visit i was directed to see a lactose consultant and she told me to nurse if possible..

since the pain was extreme,i stopped feeding my boy for couple of days from the affected breast.and the pain is gone now and i am feeding again.

Latha,How is Ananya doing?

-Take care.
Cathy