So I pumped the other day to see if it would even hurt since my boobies hurt so much but it wasn't…

Breast feeding is a bit different but I never thought it was so bad. My nipples have cracked and split about 4 times which really sucked but you get past it. And I've had a few clogged ducts which really hurt but I just power threw. I've never thought it was too bad. But I know a few moms that are having a really hard time.

i think the pump is better. babies suck harder but once you start pumping and then try putting the baby back on the boob its less painful. at least thats my experience 😊

@californiahaley, cracked.. aND split?! Is that only the first week or so? I think I can prevent it with nipple cream right? I don't know Abt the clogging issue :-/

@mimifeb19, if that's the case, I'll see how much I can handle lol Cuz then the breast shield will come in handy big time

Once was the first week. The other times were growth spurts but I didn't even notice till I saw blood on Tannons face or on my Breastpads. Nipple creams help healing a prevention but not 100% really it's not that bad I always healed in a day or two and it didn't cause too much more pain for me.