Does breast feed hurt?

Question

And when is the best time to stop breast feeding to keep my breasts firm?

Answer 1

with your 1st child its uncomfortable the first couple weeks then it gets better.It helps w/getting your tummy to shrink faster too.plus burns more calories.I feed my 1st one for 6 months my 2nd for 4 months and myy third I'm still feeding him and he's almost 10 months but I'll ween him off soon...cause he's getting lots of teeth and can use them! as for your breasts,I don't think they'll stay firm.but they will be bigger than before.and when you should stop is up to you but I'd say at least 3-6 months for your baby's health.

Answer 2

Breastfeeding isn't what changes your breasts. Pregnancy does. They change during pregnancy to prepare for lactation. And they inital engorgement after the birth that ALL moms experience, even if they don't BF, may also be the cause of some of the stretching and changing.

Breastfeeding SHOULD NOT hurt. If it is truely painful then you are probably doing something wrong and should see a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or a La Leche League Leader for help.

It IS normal for there to be some discomfort in the early days of breastfeeding. After all, your body is doing something new that it's never done before. Think of it this way, the first time you go out to shovel the driveway in the winter, it's pretty difficult. You ache and are sore when you are done, because you're asking your body to do something that it's not done in a while. But, as the winter goes on, you get used to it and it's not so hard on your body. Learning to breastfeed is kind of the same way. As you first start doing it, you may have some discomfort as your body adjusts to it's new job. It's important to know that toe-curling pain is NOT normal though!

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing your child for *at least* the first 12 months. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend nursing for at least the first 2 years. Every single drop of breastmilk that your child receives will benefit you both. The longer you breastfeed, the more benefits to both of you.

Answer 3

You may get sore at first, usually if you're not doing it right or if the baby isn't latched on properly. Be sure to take care of your nipples, ie let them air dry before putting the breast back in your bra, put the baby in a position where latching on is easiest, etc.

After baby is born, if you have told the doc or midwife you're wanting to try breastfeeding, someone will assist you in getting started. Your hospital may even have a breastfeeding clinic.

Firmness afterward depends on how good of support you have from your bra and genetics.

Answer 4

My daughter has a 3 week old. It did hurt. In her town, there are volunteers, "lactation coaches", who visit free and help train them. When she examined the baby in action, she noted he did not have enough of her breast in his mouth. By training the mother to get more in his mouth, the pain went away. Those who said it won't hurt if he is latched on right are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!!

Her first problem, though, was he simply wasn't getting much milk. The coach showed her he was putting his tongue OVER the nipple, not below it which really cuts down on suction. She had to put her finger in his mouth and get him sucking the finger with his tongue UNDER the finger, then slip her breast in, in place of the finger.

My wife wonders how her own kids survived, no one told her how to breast feed them, and yet they survived somehow.

Answer 5

No breastfeeding does not hurt if you do it right.
It's a question of how much of your niddle goes in the baby's mouth.
However be aware then when the baby starts to feed you will feel your uterus contract which may be unpleasant but it's a natural mechanism to make it go back to it' normal size.

Answer 6

Yes it does hurt and not everything concerning breast feeding should be about you or your ti*ts. YOU'RE FEEDING YOUR CHILD FOR PETE'S SAKE! Where are your priorities...

It's like Britney Spears running around carrying a baby in poorly fitted espadrilles.

Get a clue honey!

"I looked around the world and found that only stupid people are breeding."

Answer 7

Not really. It might hurt a little but u'll hardly notice unless something's wrong.
The best time to stop breastfeeding should depend on ur baby not ur breasts.

Answer 8

Yes it does, but your baby needs that milk. Especially those first few drops of colostrum. This is not real breast milk for it takes about a few weeks for the milk to actually produce. Colostrum is what the baby needs to clean out their little system when they are first born. Just stick with it. You'll be glad you did.

Answer 9

Yes it hurts at first but u get use to it, but look if u breast feed and u miss a feeding ur boobs will get so sore and engorged oh ya and ull start leaking

Answer 10

Not after a few days. yes, i will not lie, when you first start to breast feed, because the breast or such a tender area. it does feel pressure on the nipple, but after a few feedings, you never notice it. My mom told me to scrub my nipple with like a small brush a week before my children were born to toughen up the nipple and believe me it worked, after like 2 feedings i dint feel a thing except pride