I’m 38 weeks and pumping to stimulate oxytocin and contractions. My nipples are so sore tho- is it always like that or does it get better?

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(Please no comments about pumping while pregnant- I’m getting induced in a few days due to pregnancy complications and my doctor told me to pump in hopes I can get labor started on my own)

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I tried pumping while pregnant and it was so horribly painful. I stopped when I noticed I was actually bleeding from it. 
Pumping after having her was only slightly uncomfortable. But that's it.

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Im 1 week pp and my nipples only get sore for a few minutes after pumping but breast feeding is fine as long as she has a good latch. I make her relatch if it hurts and my nipples feel fine. Everyone told me how bad it would hurt but doesnt. All of my nurses were lactation consultants though too which helped a lot.

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It took about a month post birth into my nipples stopped feeling sore. Having a baby on the teat is wayyyyyyyy different than slugging I have ever experienced and it's rough at first. Nipple cream is amazing. I never have cracked or bleed. She is almost 4 months and the breastfeeding game is going strong

I’m 38 weeks and pumping to stimulate oxytocin and contractions. My nipples are so sore tho- is it always like that or does it get better?

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