When does it stop hurting?!

Question

I’m two weeks into exclusively breastfeeding. The pain was getting better but today it’s getting to me and I’m ready to give up and just pump like I did with my first. I’ve been crying and irritable- I’ve done everything I can think of. I let my nipples air dry, I slather them in ointment afterwards, I try to pump when one nipple is injured (which it is today). I’ve had such a good attitude about all this until today, today I hate breastfeeding- I dread my baby waking up and wanting to feed. I’m so upset with this situation and with myself.

Answer

It took 3-4 weeks for my nipples to get use to it 😩 You’re almost there mama. With every feeding (as long as the latch is correct) your nipples are getting “tougher” and before you know it, it won’t hurt at all. I promise the first 2-4 weeks of breastfeeding are the hardest. It gets better....sooooo much better

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Try seeing a lactation consultant.

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I pumped every other feed for the first few weeks of my daughters life. Alternating between breast and bottle/pumped milk gave my nipples a chance to heal ! She had no nipple confusion and after a month I stirclyl breastfed! I'm going to do this same thir again with my second because it worked so well!

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don't feel alone. This is something most of us go through. I remember being almost in tears when my son would get hungry. I wish I could give you an exact time but it shouldn't be this bad for too much longer. if it's excruciating, try a nipple shield. but full disclosure, nipple shields do run the risk of making feeding so easy for your baby that some babies have trouble going back to just the breast. My son had zero issue but his cousin had a problem with it

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has baby been checked for a good latch? I know the pain can take a few weeks to work through but has baby been looked at for tongue or lip tie and latch?

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Try laid back breastfeeding- it saved me in the early days.

When does it stop hurting?!

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