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Will it all get better in time?

It has been a while since I last wrote, time seems to fly by so quickly and before you blink, you find yourself 3 months down the line. However, 3 months will seem like 3 years when experiencing painful nipples, so I wanted to address a question I am asked almost daily, “Will it all get better in time?”

There are some breastfeeding problems that will only get better in time and in the interim, there is very little one can do, apart from maintaining your supply and ensuring your baby is getting enough milk.

For instance, moms who feel that their nipples are too big for their baby’s mouth will find that until the baby is big enough to scoop in areola as well as nipple tissue, they will need to compress the breast to push the milk into the baby’s mouth, as their baby will not be able to actively milk the areola. BUT in time, the baby will be able to do this himself. If this mom was to find that her nipples were being chewed to pieces, her options would be to express to drain and accumulate milk to feed her baby, either by cup or bottle, thus maintaining her supply and ensuring her baby was fed.

The one problem that just won’t get better in time, is sore nipples. Usually sore nipples will get worse. Wounds that were bleeding will turn into cracks that are closed in between feeds but open again as soon as the baby latches onto the breast. Your nipples won’t toughen up, that is a myth, so if you are experiencing sore nipples, get some professional help and sort it out! Breastfeeding is meant to be a lovely experience, not a chore.

If you need any help, have a look at the Let’s Breastfeed Program. I will be launching my Bite Size Range in a few weeks time that will look at individual problems in each mini book, saving you time reading and giving you information in the topic required.

I hope it won’t be too long until I write again, but do remember you are welcome to contact me if you are experiencing pain and need a little advice.

Let’s Breastfeed is dedicated to making your breastfeeding dreams become a reality. If I can’t see you in person, you can still have me in your living room with my Let’s Breastfeed Program!

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