What is Lanolin? Many women have no idea they have a lanolin allergy until they begin nursing. Made from sheep's wool, lanolin is a common ingredient in many lip balms and other beauty products. It is also the main ingredient in most nipple creams. Lanolin can cause a painful allergic reaction in some women when applied to sensitive areas, like nursing nipples. How do I know if I have a Lanolin Allergy? There are many reasons that new moms experience nipple pain that are not a lanolin allergy. Sometimes it's just the initial "learning to nurse" pain. Nipple pain could also be caused by thrush, a kind of yeast infection that is … [Read more...]
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