Having so much trouble breastfeeding after leaving the hospital 😤 I have a cracked/bleeding nipple…

call your local lactation consultant. some do home visits they can help show you what to do.

ditto @verobaby

Had the same issue. Turns out my nipples are big & top of it my sons tongue is tied

Your latch probably needs to be fixed. Use coconut oil in between feedings.

Try nipple shields

Contact lactation. They will help you until it's right.

If you have wic they offer free lactation consultants, the same thing happened to me and I ended up being taught how to use a shield and only rarely have problems with him latching

Shields I use it! At least try because my nipples got better also u should rub the milk on your nipples n let them air dry

@luuuuuucyyy, how did you get pass this? I think I have the same problem.

Large breast shouldn't be a problem...are your breast on the softer side? My lactation consultant advised holding the breast an inch or so behind the nipple to form a better shape for baby to latch on to for those with larger breast. Tbh when it comes to breastfeeding I wish I had smaller boobs, I feel like it would make thing so much easier! :(

I spoke to my lactation consultant and she showed me how to feed him until he gets it cut /:

I feel the same way @aightgoddess

Thanks girls! I did go to a lactation consultant today and they helped me out and if it still hurts I'll get some nipple shields but for now everything seems better c: @aightgoddess @bluerose351 @kindtrahan @luuuuuucyyy @natheena91 @queeneden @thehoneybunny @verobaby @wiccanmommy

Yay@kat13!