I love the fact that I'm able to breastfeed my son because some people can't but my nipples are so raw and they hurt so much. I don't know what else to do.
@mommybump2016, @yahuahsdaughter Thank you for the suggestions I'm going to try those.
@meagansimone yes he's been checked. and he has a good latch. I think it's just because I'm not fully used to it yet
Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt. Has he been checked for ties? Could it be a bad latch?
how many weeks have you been breastfeeding? first week and a few days it hurts and cracks but then the nipple starts getting used to it annd toughens up then the pain and cracking will stop. meanwhile use a nipple butter. i like burts bees or any other nipple butter is good. also going without bra for sleep and rest of the day of you can, helps heal them faster.
Try air drying with milk on your nipples, it'll help. Let them air out as much as possible