Evaluating Lanolin for the Treatment of Nipple Pain Among Breastfeeding Women

A Randomized Controlled Trial 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.