A member asked:

I have 2 day old infant (2nd child) and i have extremely sore cracked nipples.i pumped milk and right breast milk had blood clots. help please. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jean Wagner answered

Don't worry!: some bleeding from the nipples is normal and if the baby gets a little of your blood in the milk it is ok. If there is a lot, you could dump it if it makes you feel better. Use a gentle barrier ointment like lanolin on your nipples after nursing. Make sure to vary nursing positions and alternate starting breast. See a lactation consult if things don't improve in a few days.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/1/2015

2.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have 2 day old infant (2nd child) and i have extremely sore cracked nipples.i pumped milk and right breast milk had blood clots. help please. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jean Wagner answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I breastfeed & today I tried on 15 different bras as well as a baby carrier w/out a bra on(naked) The carrier had a red stain on it and didn't notice until after I took it off. my breasts have cracked nipples. If this was blood could I get HIV? Risk?

A member asked:

My breast is sore and someone mentioned my milk could be drying up? I still pump but only get 2-3 oz each time since my baby eats solids now.

A member asked:

My daughter put the breast pump bottle in her mouth before I can it ,which my friend return to me. So now I am worried if there was any leftover milk goes in my baby body cause HIV or any thing serious. Should go for blood test ?

A member asked:

I'm pumping my breast milk then feed baby in evenings. Last 2 days found thick milk coming out of right breast and breast tender and lumpy?

A member asked:

What could cause slightly blood tinged vaginal mucus and sore breasts along with extremely red nipples? Its been almost 2 weeks after my period .

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Is it okay to feed my baby my expressed breast milk that has a drop of my blood in it? (it's from my cracked nipple) thanks!

Severely engorged breast. My nipples are flat . it take 2 to 3 hours just to get 2 ounces of pumped milk. Also very sore. What to do ?

I had an EKG and chest x ray 2 days ago, both were normal. I still have chest discomfort and my chest feels bruised/sore (breast bone). Blood clot?

Hi my baby is 3 weeks and 2 days old ,he drinks A.R Digest novolac and sometimes breast milk witch I pump out, but since the past two days my milk is pink and breast is very sore?

My 10 days old son breast feeds for over 1 hour in one side and after a while wakes up for feeding! i feel I have enough milk. My nipples are sore?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?