Painful breastfeeding

I had the same. I used a nipple shield and I started out pumping for the majority of the feedings and gradually replaced with breastfeeding (one feeding at a time, starting with the first morning feeding) until I wasn’t pumping anymore. I applied coconut oil incessantly. I also saw several lactation consultants before I found one that made a difference. She recommended the laid back nursing position, which was a game changer for me. By around three months I wasn’t pumping at all anymore and was breastfeeding relatively pain free. I wanted to give up so many times! Pumping nearly exclusively was a pain in the ass and so time consuming/exhausting. I was in so much pain and I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. But hang in there. I promise it gets better!

Lip ties and tongues ties can definitely lead to discomfort during breastfeeding. I would get a second option by and IBCLC (a highly rated Lactation consultant) if you are able to. Also chiropractors can work on babies as well as functional therapist (that help with more movement on the babies jaw very gently).

How did this work out for you? I have the same problem

Do you have reynauds by any chance?

Ties can absolutely cause pain. Get it checked.

I had similar pain until my LO was 4wks old because I think then he suddenly had learned how to latch & feed 'properly'. Slightly laying back also helped to make feeding more bearable and applying lanolin before each feed. I was also told that the latch looked ok but it didn't feel ok. Get a second and even third opinion on latch, etc; each professional I've found has a slightly different tips to give you. Your LO might still need to learn to feed 'properly' by putting his/her tongue over the gum; there are exercises out there to help. You could google them and give them a go. You've got so far, don't give up yet! There are still things you can try to help feeding become comfortable. Good luck!

Try a nipple shield maybe? I know some babies need it but from my experience and some family/friends near me the tongue tie issue has been brought up by LC to all of us none of them got them clipped and all is fine. I’d do major research before doing a tongue/lip clip procedure.

Maybe try pumping instead if that doesn’t hurt as much.

Mine were like that too, I cried and desperately researched how to make it stop hurting at 2 in the morning. I was miserable and dreading the pain of every feed. Then one day (I think around 7 ish weeks) it was like magic. Something clicked it is stopped hurting. It was amazing.