does breast feeding hurt?

Question

or does it matter if the baby is latched on correctly? I know teething can be terrifying.

Answer 1

It certainly does matter if the baby is latched on correctly, otherwise it will hurt. Once you are good at it, it will feel like releif.
The nipple is simply where the milk comes from, it is not the only thing they suckle - that hurts, and will damage you! Get some good quality information about technique - it is sooooo worht it for you and the baby.

By the way, if the baby does bite during teething, he/she is not sucking, therefore not hungry. You can teach them to stop!

Answer 2

Breast feeding can hurt, but usually only in the beginning when your breasts are engorged, your nipples are not yet used to be sucked on, and baby is still learning how to latch on properly. However, once mom and baby get the hang of it, everything is usually smooth sailing. It is important that the baby is latched on properly both for proper milk flow and also for comfort. An improper latching will not make the milk flow properly, causing baby to be frustrated and suck harder thus causing more pain for mom. I nursed 4 babies. The first 2 I stopped breast feeding about 6 months old, but the last 2 I nursed until they were 11 months and 14 month. Those little teeth do hurt, but it only takes a few times of breaking the suction with your little finger with a very firm "no biting" and my little ones stopped that.

Answer 3

Breast feeding should not hurt as long as the baby is latched on correctly. I nursed both of my kids and the only time it hurt was when they were either not latched on correctly, or they were eating and tried to look in the other direction and take my nipple with them. Teething wasn't too bad, since they don't use their teeth to nurse. But, when they bite down for one reason or another, that hurts like you wouldn't believe.

If you are able to breast feed, by all means go for it. If you are planning on going back to work, but want to be able to nurse still, buy a good breast pump. that way, you will be able to still feed your baby breast milk, and also be able to return to work.

Most hopitals have a lactation consultant talk to you while you are in the hospital after the baby is born to show you the proper wat to latch on and all that anyhow. If you are past that, or not there yet, you can also call the hospital and talk to someone there, or even look up the La Leche League (www.lalecheleague.org) or even do a search online for a lactation consultant in your area.

good luck and I hope this helped

Answer 4

YES if the baby is not latched on correctly. i did not know how to have the baby latch on at first. i finally had the location coach show me and she worked with me for about an hour. but by that time it was to late my nipples were bruised, cracked and VERY sore. my nipples were really sore for about a month, every time i breastfed. it was the worst pain i have ever felt in my life. have someone from the hospital help you. do not let them leave until you are comfortable with it. good luck! if the baby is latched on right it should not hurt.

Answer 5

It deffinatly matters that the baby is latched on correctly.You want to make sure that the baby has a good part of your areola(the darker part around the nipple)in her mouth.IN THE begining it can be a little painful but if you could hang in there until your nipple can toughen up you will enjoy the bonding it provides for you and your baby.i have breast fed all 6 of my children,it really is healthy for them.You don't have to breast feed them till they get thier teeth but you can.Once you relax your instincts will allow you to make good choices for you and your baby.If you choose not to breastfeed that is okay too.Don't let people pressure you into breastfeeding.Good luck

Answer 6

If the baby is latched on correctly it does not hurt

Answer 7

I breast fed my daughter ans yes after a couple of days it did hurt. My nipples began to crack and bleed.. but dont let this scare you. there are many ways to prevent this. always make sure the baby is latched on the right way... never just pull the baby off to break suction... break the suction with your finger. always alternate breast. and if you still get sore nipples the doctor should be able to tell u about a safe cream to use to help heal and sooth your nipples... after a while your nipples will get used to it so it shouldnt bother you after a while.. although, it did hurt i would do it again...make sure you talk to a lactaion nurse when u deliver they are very helpful.

Answer 8

I'm not ganna lie it hurts for the first few weeks. And it matters very much if they are latched on right or not cause if they aren't then you will get cracked and bleeding nipples. And as far as teething goes what my sister did when her daughter tried to nibble on her she refussed the breast for a couple of hours and if she did it again she wouldn't give it to her for a couple more hours. My niece only tried to nibble twice and never did it again.

Answer 9

The baby must be lached on correctly, if not, the milk will not come out properly and the baby will not get a sufficiant feed. No breastfeeding does not hurt, the only time it hurts is when your milk comes through, then your breasts feel like a volcano about to erupt.
Due to no proper training with my son on how to breastfeed, I could only breastfeed for four weeks, then my milk dried up as it was not getting used. hopefully with my next child I will be able to do better.

Answer 10

at the beginning, it hurts because you are not used to it...especially if you are not doing it correctly (the way the child latches on is incorrect or the angle at which you are doing it)...after you get used to the routine (i.e. the correct procedure and so forth) it comes naturally and is not a big deal...teething time though...i havent went through that yet!