Starting to struggle with breastfeeding. I was managing it really well but now (5 weeks in) nipples are cracked and sore due to constant feeding (not latch, I had it checked). DD is now feeding every hour and has been for days. Health visitor says its a growth spurt but it's been going on for days on end. Basically I'm sleep deprived, sore boobs and constantly on call for feeding - I mean constantly, like hourly! I will continue and don't want to formula feed but when will it get easier? Will I ever get a nice chunk of sleep eg 5 hours in one go (that's the dream). Will she settle into a feeding routine? How long do people breastfeed for? I thought initially it was 6 months solely bf then 6 months of solids and bfeeding stopping at 12 months but today someone told me they bf until 3 years of age - is this right? Help!
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