I tried to BF DS1 and gave up after a week becuase of cracked nipples, exhaustion and general un-wellness.
DS2 was born on Thursday night, and I got him latched on pretty much straight away. Since I got home yesterday though have been having problems. The toe curling pain had me in tears for much of last night. As soon as he attaches he also falls asleep, and even with lots of stimulation I don't know if he is getting anything.
Have tried getting things going manually but don't appear to be produing anythin. Have been giving my nipples a break and supplementing with formula, in the hope that something will start coming through, but I don't want to give up yet. MW was supposed to visit today but didn't so can't ask her.
Is it supposed to hurt this much? I have tried getting nipple and areole into his mouth, but his mouth is too little and nips are too big, which I think is part of the problem.
Any hints or tips please?
TIA.