My youngest is 4 days old, I am breast feeding and one of my nipples is cracked and was bleeding a little this evening...normal in the beginning? I dont remember this with my first but breast feeding didn't go well with my first.
If you don't already have Jack Newman's compound cream, get a prescription from your doctor. It is life changing. The pain will go away around 3-4 weeks once you're used to it more.
Def normal.. once they adapt and little latches like a pro .. it all goes away
Yup totally normal! Your nipples will get use to the suction after a while, it helps to use some nipple cream and wear soft nursing bras! 😊
Thank you. I was only using cream when they were a little sore...clearly my bad! Lol and I have been only wearing nursing tank tops with me bra at all, I just find it so much easier.
@jessica_mceachern_133, if you have the dr. Jack Newman nipple cream it really helps with the soreness and it’s an all purpose cream btw! And yea they say to use it after each breastfeeding session so try that and see if it makes a difference for you! 😊
If you can't handle the pain try a nipple shield or look into them. Super helpful but some nipple confusion risks so make sure you understand them.