I am having bruising from breast pumping, help!?

Question

I have been nuring and pumping for 7 months. I recently started having nipple pain and bruising (or burst blood vessels near the skin) around my nipples. I use lanolin, but am finding pumping to be uncomfortable and painful. Does anyone have any tips?

I use an ameada purely yours pump.

Answer 1

Use a lower setting and see a lactation consultant