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Okay so I posted yesterday about nursing being painful. It wasn’t as bad yesterday but my nipples are awful now. I cried when I was feeding him earlier. The nurse said that he is latching perfectly so it’s not that. Would you guys suggest a shield? I know they say not to use one unless needed but I’m dying here. I dread him waking up and wanting to eat 😔 and he’s cluster feeding bad.

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I say use a shield or perhaps a pump just to give your nipples a rest for a few feedings... and coconut oil works wonders

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how old is baby? it can hurt for a couple of weeks, but then should subside

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I found that even when the latch is perfect, it still hurts for a while. Think if it as a new muscle that hurts when you work out. Your nipples are being used in a way they never have before, in a continuous manner. If you aren’t cracked and bleeding, id avoid using a shield. It’s best for baby to get used to your nipple as it is. It will get better. Mine took about a week.

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Use a shield! It’s not the end of the world, and they do wonders.

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Yes, yes, yes! Use a shield! My poor nipples began bleeding because it hurt so bad.. The shield literally saved them. Another thing that really helps is to switch up the nursing position.

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Sounds like a lip and/or tounge tie

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And no lip or tongue tie? Hm. 
Either way, I say go for the shield. Your baby has an incomplete nervous system and is learning from your stress responses; anything that minimizes your anxiety is good for your baby, too!
Also rub coconut oil on your nipples routinely. That helped mine heal.

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