Will my boobs be sore the whole time I breastfeeding?

Answer 1

No. Your breasts won't be sore--or only a little bit--if breastfeeding is going well. Pain is the sign of a problem. If your breasts are sore, it usually indicates that the baby needs to nurse; it's from engorgement. If they are really painful, that is probably mastitis (breast inflammation)--either a plugged duct (if it's only the breast) or a breast infection (if you have general symptoms of disease such as fever, weakness, lethargy, etc.).

For mastitis, nurse frequently (at least once every 2 hours--timed from the beginning of one feeding to the beginning of the next) and take it easy. Let all responsibilities other than baby go until you feel better (usually within a day or two). Eat well whenever you are hungry, and drink if you are thirsty. Take baby to bed with you, if possible. If you have a breast infection that doesn't respond to the above for 24 hours, talk to your doctor; you may need an antibiotic.

Sore nipples can be caused by many things. If this is what you mean, you should talk to an expert, such as a La Leche League Leader (see sources section below). Do not try to treat yourself before discussing it with someone because you could make it worse instead of better. For instance, purified lanolin will help most causes of sore nipples (although if you don't determine the cause, they'll be back), but if the soreness is caused by thrush, it will get more severe.

Answer 2

No. Are you using a pump or are you mouth feeding?
You baby may be gnawing on your breasts more than other babies would, with his or her gums, and this could make you feel sore after wards, your baby may even be forcing more milk out of it, than your body wants too.
Breast get tender for various reasons, it could be you have excess milk, or you're not producing enough. But these are normal, since eevery woman is differant. Your body should adjust to how much your baby will need. For example, if your baby feeds for the extended doctor recommendation, you will still produce milk. (lactate) there've been situations where people produced milk for over a year after the baby no l onger needed it, but not very often. it will decrease after infreqent use. some peopel even decide to (re-lactate) bring milk back into the breast.

If you're sore, try taking a bath, or stimulate the area with massage, (try to stay away from lotions oils, or bath soaps that your baby might be allergic to, on your 'nipples')
But generally you'll get used to the soreness, and it will be mildly uncomfortable, and sometimes, people 'like' the feeling after breastfeeding.

Answer 3

If you are talking about your entire boob (not the nipples) then, no, they wont be sore forever...it takes a few weeks for them to adjust to having milk...by the time 3-4 weeks roll by, they will feel fine. If you are talking about nipple soreness, could be a problem with your latch, because breastfeeding shouldnt hurt. Contact the lactation consultant at the hospital where you delivered.

Answer 4

No. If you just got your milk then this is the time it hurts the worst. You probably feel very full and engorged. Don't worry, it will pass. In the next couple weeks your body will start getting used to the change and they will go down a bit, and not hurt. If you do have pain later on it could be a clogged milk duct, for this use some hot compresses on your breasts or stand in the shower as hot as you can stand it. You can also do these things right now. Later on if you notice any red spots on your breasts, or if they feel very hot than you need to see a doctor, this could be mastitis. But, for right now, you should be fine.

Answer 5

The only times you should be sore are
1. In the very beginning
2. If the baby isn't latching on correctly
and
3. If you become engorged (if this happens take a warm shower, and let the water hit your breasts....you will feel and immediate let down, and relief)

Answer 6

It is not supposed to hurt when you nurse.
If it hurts, then there is something wrong.
Your baby may not be latching on properly, or maybe you have an infection.
The best thing you can do is to go and see somebody who knows a lot about breastfeeding, a La Leche League Leader or a Lactation Consultant. They will be able to help you.
Please do not wait!
Nursing should be a pleasure!

To find a local La Leche League Group or Leader, please go to:
http://www.lalecheleague.org/contact.html
LLL Leaders do not charge for services.

If there is no LLL Leader in your neighbourhood, you might want to see a board certified (IBCLC) lactation consultant. LCs usually charge for services. To find a local LC go to http://www.ilca.org

Answer 7

They will off and on at the beginning and when you are done breast feeding all together. It does get easier and will stop hurting after a while. Make sure that the pain is not from en-gored or plugged milk bucks. I breast fed my first for 9 months and my second for 1 year. It does get easier after the first. If your boobs hurt for more then 3 day, I would go see my doctor about it. If your nipple is hurting you can get a nipple guard from a drug store or lactation consultant.

Answer 8

If the baby is not latched on properly, or they become engorged with milk. But if you pump the excess, make sure the baby is latched on correctly, you should be fine. For sore or cracked nipples, use Lansioh, it is lanolin, very sticky, but it helps, and is natural. It is in the baby bottle section of most stores, in a white and purple box. Ask your ped about any other soreness.

Answer 9

They shouldn't unless you have not nursed or pumped in several hours, then you will just be engorged. Otherwise, nipple soreness should clear up in a week or so. If it doesn't then you could have a yeast infection on your nipples. If they have whitish stuff on them or cracks, it could be yeast. Check with your doctor for a prescription that is safe for you and your baby. One other possibility is a clogged milk duct. If you feel a sore lump in a breast, it could be red and hot as well, it could be a clog. Keep trying to nurse or pump often, and try hot compresses or hot bath or showers. If it doesn't clear up it could be infected, so see you doctor.
Otherwise, nursing should be a comfortable experience, so hang in there!

Answer 10

No they won't. If you feed often enough they should stay ok. Initially it may hurt some when the baby is sucking but that usually goes away. When they get too full they can hurt if the baby doesn't eat or you don't pump. Don't worry it has been done for thousands of years. It will bring a special closeness between you and your child.