Evaluating Lanolin for the Treatment of Nipple Pain Among Breastfeeding Women
Evaluating Lanolin for the Treatment of Nipple Pain Among Breastfeeding Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of lanolin for the treatment of
 painful/damaged nipples among breastfeeding women, and to evaluate if the use of lanolin has
 an effect on breastfeeding outcomes such as duration and exclusivity.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Maternal complaint of nipple pain with any sign of nipple trauma to one or both
 nipples, such as blistering, crusting, redness, bleeding, swelling, cracking,
 discoloration or peeling.

 -  Infant delivered at, or greater than 37 weeks gestation.

 -  Singleton birth.

 -  Speaks and understands English.

 -  Access to telephone.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Infant not expected to be discharged home with mother.

 -  Infant with congenital abnormalities that would impair breastfeeding.

 -  Maternal allergy to lanolin.

 -  Maternal health conditions that may interfere with breastfeeding (physical or mental
 illness) as determined by hospital staff.