Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

Please someone tell me what im doing wrong or when it will get better. i cry in pain every day :(

Re: Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

Does it hurt the whole time? Or only when hes latching? If it is the whole time he is probably latched wrong. Make sure he is opening his mouth wide amnd basically shove your nipple back and up. If it hurts, break suction with your pinkie and try again as many times as you need to. Do you have a lactation consultant-mine was so helpful in the beginning

Re: Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

Re: Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

Could be the latch or thrush? That supposedly feels like a razor on your nipple does your DS have a white paste like film on his tongue?

Re: Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

Here is my "standard" reply to new BFing moms:

First, I'd like to give you some

DS is 8 months old and we are still going strong!

I'm no professional but here are my suggestions:

The more you supplement with formula, the less time DC spends latched, = less milk production. By supplementing and DC not at the breast your body is thinking DC is eating less. So you are actually decreasing your supply.

Try to remove all suckling items from DC's day except the breast. Don't give pacis, bottles, etc. The aforementioned require a different latch than the breast and could be confusing DC.

Your nipples may be sore because DC isn't latching properly. Make sure majority of the bottom part of your nipple is in her mouth. DS latched like a champ from the beginning, then around 3 weeks my nipples were so sore they felt like they were burining. I discussed it with my sister (who is now EBFing her 3rd) and she said "check your latch". Sure enough I had gotten too confident and he wasn't latching properly.

Maybe change how you are holding DC at the breast. For the first month I could only BF Ryan in the football hold. My breasts are/were large (38DD). I felt like the cradle hold suffocated Ryan and I wasn't quite coordinated enough to move my breast away from his tiny nose.

Pumping.....only pump (before 6 weeks) if you want to increase your supply. And make it a habit/schedule (most pumpers get the most in the morning since babies usually go their longest stretch between feedings at night). I have never been a successful pumper and only keep a few days worth of bottles in the freezer gosh forbid there is an emergency.

To also increase your supply make sure you are drinking at least one 8oz glass of water at each nursing session. (Don't forget to drink water in between as well). Add oatmeal to your diet. And there are a few good health food stores (Trader Joes, Whole Foods, etc) that carry a tea called "Mother's Milk". I never actually used it, but have heard great things.

Lastly, don't get discouraged. I know easier said than done but we have all been there. Especially in the beginning. They cluster feed, and cry, and you begin to feel like a cow. Anytime you get frustrated, drop me an FM...I'll boost your confidence You'd be surprised at what a "I think you are doing an amazing job" can do!

Re: Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

Oh boy I remember those days. The only thing that worked for me was a nipple shield...DD wasnt directly on my nipples then and it felt much better. I became dependant on it but it got me through it.

Re: Day 15 and the pain is getting worse- BFING help needed

day 15 for me and i remember it clearly, was at MY WORST point...i promised myself to get to day 21...they say day 21 is a miraculous day for bfing...and it was...
by day 15 though, my nipples killed, they were cracked and bleeding, and i was getting stinging pains through them...i OVERDOSED on lansinoh cream right after every feeding, and im telling you as painful as it was, i made SURE i nursed very frequently..
as my dd got bigger, she became more efficient, and we learned TOGETHER how to nurse properly..i PROMISE you...on day 21..i didnt even know what day it was, and i said to my dh, "i dont know whats going on today, but Melania had 4 great feedings!!" and he said...wow today is day 21!!

it was incredible after that, and i am so proud of us for getting this far!!

please please please dont give up, i NEVER thought i could stick with this, but i did, and i couldnt be happier!!
good luck!!
please FM if you need to talk!! believe me, i was there, i had SUCH a hard time!!