So today I have struggled a fair bit. I've been very teary and not coping with baby at all. I think we are cluster feeding today. She has been hungry all day.
Breastfeeding still hurts - the initial latch. Even when my boobs have a break, they hurt when I feel them fill up. DD fusses alot before latching and I'm forever trying to pin her arms down to prevent her hitting my nipples.
DP suggested I get my nipple Shields out. I have been using them this evening and what a difference. Baby latches immediately with no fuss. There is no fussing and pulling at the nipple during a feed. And it's comfortable from start to finish.
I fed DD1 with nipple Shields for the first five months of her life, until she's took them off herself and fed without.
It's going to be OK isn't it ?