what the hell am i doing wrong???

My son is a month old... i am breastfeedinghim and it hurts like hell evertime i do it, so i try to relatch him and start over and it doesnt seem to work. I really want to contunie to breastfeed but i am seriously hurting and its causing me to bleed. Can anyone help me! What am I doing wrong??? thanks

umm u probablly need to get sum formula.

do you have nipple cream?

Quoting Ms. Tamika:“ umm u probablly need to get sum formula.”

what do you mean.. just quit breastfeeding ordo both?

ugh don't stop consult a lactation counselor

Quoting Proud Mommy of Two!!:“ My son is a month old... i am breastfeedinghim and it hurts like hell evertime i do it, so i try to relatch ... [snip!] ... to breastfeed but i am seriously hurting and its causing me to bleed. Can anyone help me! What am I doing wrong??? thanks”

Have you talked to a lactation consultant? If you're having issues and want to keep at it, maybe nipple shields or something of the like can help you and an LC would be able to give you some sound advice. Just don't be shy about finding one who listens to YOU instead of having their own agenda. If you're in such pain, I admire that you've kept going for a month. Hopefully it's just temporary and you two can figure it out. Good luck!

Quoting AshleyKnight:“ do you have nipple cream?”

yes I use Lansinoh!

I would most definately try to get a lactaion specialist to come by your house and help you. He could be latching on wrong, not holding him right, there are several things that you could be doing wrong. Hang in there that breastmilk is the best for him

When you're done feeding, expel some milk and use it to "lotion" your nipples and areola and wait for it to dry before putting your bra back on. Maybe that would help.

No she doesn't need to get any damn formula. Jesus.

OP, is this a new problem or has it been like this since you started?

Quoting Ms. Tamika:“ umm u probablly need to get sum formula.”

 

Don't quit. See if you can find a good lactation specialist in the area. The local co-op in my town has La Leche League meetings and support groups.

Quoting jnazmom:“ Have you talked to a lactation consultant? If you're having issues and want to keep at it, maybe nipple ... [snip!] ... such pain, I admire that you've kept going for a month. Hopefully it's just temporary and you two can figure it out. Good luck!”

well at first i didnt know what to do because he was a month early so i figure he was a little slow at the sucking and his actual due date was august 25, so i amtrying to give him more time. I will try calling someone..its just so frustrating.   I just wish i could do it myself

Quoting Proud Mommy of Two!!:“ what do you mean.. just quit breastfeeding ordo both?”

quit breastfeeding, y would u go thru all that pain when their are other options unless u cant afford the formula then thats understandable.

I'm scared that's gonna happen. But, breastfeeding means a lot to me.

And, Ms. Tamika.. That's laziness, pure laziness. You need to read about the benefits of breastfeeding.

Quoting Ms. Tamika:“ quit breastfeeding, y would u go thru all that pain when their are other options unless u cant afford the formula then thats understandable.”

WOW> U R AN IDIOT.


Jesus, that hurt my head. Go somewhere else with your formula spewing. We're trying to help her.