Yes, breastfeeding can be hard, but it shouldn’t be painful unless there’s a problem. Nipples can get dried out, cracked, infected, bloody, and just plain sad. There’s nothing worse than not only being in pain but also trying to stay strong for baby and keep nursing through it. Knowing not only what can cause these issues but also how to speed up the healing process, or how to get some much-needed relief in the meantime, can feel beyond life-saving for a nursing mom with throbbing pain. Although it’s important to consult a doctor or lactation consultant if a breastfeeding mom is having problems, these 40 tips can make the difference between wanting to pull out hair and finally starting to feel better. Check out these diverse ways to nip that nipple pain in the bud before it gets to be too much to handle.
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