So my baby's 7 weeks and breast feeding has been a Pain. She eats a lot but constantly comes off and wants to latch herself but she can't even hold her head up. She eats for about an hour each time and I am so ridiculously sore. When does it get easier? Anyone have tips to make it easier for me? My boobs weren't hurting for a while but now that it got cold again they hurt non stop. I've been wanting to give up but know I gotta pull through.
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@katnichole17, wow that's my daughter lol it's soooo frustrating but I know it's bc she's so tiny 😂 I used a nipple shield but when watching videos on how to use it right a lady said if I put my nippletoo far in the baby can suck it through and I got terrified so I stopped using it. It did help a little tho. I only used it for about 3 days
@mommastone, cool so I'm a little more than half way there. Thank you!:)
@diller464, lol I know the feeling I debate on doig that all the time but I can't bc We share a house w my my sister in law & her son & husband. Otherwise I'd be all for it lol
@des_a_rayy, laying down works sometimes, my little ones so stubborn already
@des_a_rayy, I did try formula her 2nd week bc I couldn't take the pain but she threw up immediately after just a few gulps and I felt horrible bc I knew it was too thick for her little tummy. I see how she is over breast milk and I just wanted to stick to the milk. That's how I am rn, or I'll bite something just so I don't make noise. Thank you, I need all the assurance I can get lol
Try the nipple cream. Also try warming it up a little so it won't hurt once you put it one. I would also recommend to see a lactation consultant maybe I. The hospital you had your baby or the WIC can help with that as well. If you are realizing a lot of milk (hear for big gulps) you might want to lay down. Hope everything works out hon.
It hurt me so bad I had to get a nipple shield just so he can latch on properly. when my son eats, he's constantly detaching due to taking breaks and takes a few to reattach because he won't stop moving his head, pushing with his arms & blocking his face. & he gets milk everywhere! but after having the shield for 2 weeks, I left it at home by accident today & had to go without it. he was able to latch on without it hurting as much as it used to. it still hurts a little but the pain goes away within seconds. Moral of the story is maybe try the nipple shield to teach him to latch on better?
Honestly, it sucks for a little while. I promise it gets better! I started feeling great about 3 months. Stick it through! It's worth it. Soon they will nurse like 5 mins every 2-3 hrs. And sleep better at night(sometimes lol). You can do this! ☺️
Yeah I had that issue. I walked around without a shirt for 3 days and the only place I was comfortable was the shower. I'm sorry. I cried a lot lol
Just keep going and it will get better! lol my son refuses formula so were still going and im a full time mama on top of all that :) just use nipple cream, warm wash clothes and nurse. The more you do it your body adjusts. I remember clinching blankets because it hurt lol shes learning and it takes time but soon she will be a pro :)
@diller464, they're starting to but even just s shirt touching them feels horrible.
@in becomingme, I was going to but then it stopped hurting as much. But now they're back to always being in pain. So I'm definitely going to have to go to a lactating consultant for help. I don't want to give up yet.
@des_a_rayy, trust me I don't want to. The First 2 weeks I was crying bc of the pain but how she knocked out after a feeding and how she still does I know I can't give up, she loves it so much. I feel like we've been taking 3 steps forward and 1 step back.
Your boobs will toughen up. It does hurt at first..you just have to keep it up.
Have you seen a lactation consultant? They are A LOT of help. I highly recommend seeing one if you can. Also look into le Leche league. They are also helpful. I know it hurt to breastfeed for the first 2 weeks for me(actually longer, but that was more so because of how we had to breastfeed). Anyway, you are right! It will get easier just hang in there! BUT if you do switch to formula, I want to tell you that that is perfectly fine!!! As long as your baby is being fed, and getting the right nutrients, you're doing an amazing job!!!
Dont give it up! It took about a month for it to stop hurting but as my son got older he got better at latching. Try feeding in diferent positions like laying down and facing eachother, it helped alot while he was still learning. He nursed for a long time now its alot shorter periods. You got this mama! Were 9 months and 8 teeth strong with breastfeeding! Its tough but worth it (:
@M ommabeardurso, thank you so much, definitely gonna look into all those :)