I just started back at work and I breastfeed. However, now for 3 days a week I’ll be gone for about 14 hrs (12hr shift+drive) working. While on leave, I pumped once a day to start building a supply with just a little discomfort with each pumping session. I use some coconut oil on my flanges to help with nipple soreness.

BUT now I pump about 4x a day and oh man, my nipples are killing me. I don’t know what to do. I pump on a very low setting bc I don’t need much suction, use nipple cream after, and now have gone back to breast shields in my bra to help the pain. What else can I do??

Any tips or tricks? I have 2 different pumps. The elvie and medela freestyle and both cause the pain 😫