what does it mean if my nipple is tender throughout the day, gets more painful at the beginning of a feed....

[lolalotta]

...and then the pain subsides a little as the feed continues?
Not sure if I should go to the doctors or not, it is not VERY painful, just tender and I am aware of it thorughout the day IYKWIM. I didn't want to take antibiotics if it wasn't necesary if it was going to clear up on it's own? It's nothing to do with latch or teething I don't think, my lo is 15 months old now. I did have a blocked duckt last week which my LO sorted out for me with a good long feed...just wandering if it might be connected to that?

lolalotta sorry I'm not trained so dont really know why but thought this link might help you.

If it was me I'd give a Bfing Counsellor a call before going to the GP, even if she only says go to the GP

It could be nipple thrush. I'd see the GP before it gets worse.