I follow the BRAS page too. They have a lot of good advice. I mainly pumped (for 3 months) until recently. We latched a little over 2 weeks ago. The latch is much better now that my nipples are tougher from the pump. Pumping isn't easy but if you want your babe to have your milk then it's what you have to do. There also a lot of exclusively pumping moms on Instagram. That's where I found a lot of info in the beginning. Just search hashtags. You'll find them.

Also you can join BRAS- Breastfeeding Resources and Support on Facebook. The page is run by lactation consultants.

it gets better!! I'm 7 months strong. just take it a day at a time

The first days are so painful don't get discourage right away try buying a nipples cream if you want to pump make sure you have a good pump

Do what works best for you and your family most importantly 😊. Just been there with the pain in the beginning & I found meeting with a LC helped me but my goal was to BF. I heard cabbage leaves help you dry up and add comfort

@bonniesue, thank you. For me it's more then just the latch. The contractions hurt me so bad the way I have to position him is rough And my ultimate goal was to pump and feed him not really to straight give him breast because I work. I just think it would be easier but want others feedback thank yoh

I'm sure many moms do that. But have you seen a lactation consultant to check your latch, for a tie and position? It does get easier.