Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. If it's causing you discomfort, it's important to get to the root of the problem.
is blocked and isn’t relieved. It can make the breast feel very inflamed and painful. If it’s not treated quickly, it can sometimes lead to infection and you’ll often end up taking antibiotics.Carry on breastfeeding - stopping breastfeeding can often make the symptoms worse.
Keep the milk flowing - if you’re struggling to get any milk out, lay a hot flannel over the affected breast or have a hot bath or shower before expressing the milk.See a doctor - If it feels no better after 12 - 24 hours contact your GP or out of hours service as it’s important not to leave it untreated.Breastfeeding mums can sometimes develop yeast infections when the nipple and areola area becomes cracked and bleed. This means that the bacteria can get to your breast, causing infection.
Carry on breastfeeding - you can continue to feed your baby as normal while having treatment for thrush.Sometimes, women can produce too much breast milk which can result in pain. If you think this may be the issue, ask your midwife or health visitor to watch you breastfeed and they’ll be able to tell if this is the problem.A fast flow of milk - you may notice your baby coughing or struggling to latch because of the strong flow of milk, tension in breasts, heavy leaking, blocked ducts.
If you’re having breastfeeding problems and pain, it’s worth checking the little string of skin underneath your baby’s tongue. If it looks tight or short or if you see your baby has problems sticking their tongue out, they may beSymptoms:Seek medical attention - if your baby’s tongue is tied, they’ll need to undergo a simple procedure to have the piece of skin snipped. Over time, this should allow your baby to stretch out their tongue and latch on properly.
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