When does breastfeeding stop hurting and being painful? Many moms say THIS was the turning point that finally made breastfeeding pleasant. No one told me how much breastfeeding would hurt, at least in the beginning. But for the first few days and weeks, I'd tense up when it was time to nurse, bracing myself for the inevitable pain I'd feel during and after. I even had a lactation consultant at the hospital check the baby's latch, and sure enough, it was fine. Only later did I finally hear that breastfeeding can be painful in the beginning, that it was normal in fact. And yes, even if … [Read more...]

Is your baby nursing for an hour and still hungry? See what to do when your baby is never satisfied after breastfeeding or nurses constantly. Your baby never seems satisfied after breastfeeding. Latching him on is fine, but after nursing 30 minutes on each side, he's still crying for more. Despite lengthy feedings, he continues searching for your breast and shoving his fingers in his mouth. You're worried he's either not getting enough milk, or if he is, why he's still crying for more. It's frustrating seeing him hungry all day, never mind that your nipples are raw and ached from the … [Read more...]