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Pain: if breastfeeding hurts
Pain in your nipples or breasts whilst breastfeeding is most often linked to how you are holding your baby and bringing them to your breast (often referred to as positioning and attachment).
Before considering other reasons for experiencing pain whilst breastfeeding please use our guide to positioning and attachment to rule this out as a cause of pain. You may find that you need to seek help from a skilled breastfeeding supporter with this, as however much theory you read, there is no substitute for having someone with training and experience help you.
Why does my other breast hurt while breastfeedingEven if there is another medical basis for your pain, getting positioning and attachment as comfortable as possible will still help.
When you first start breastfeeding, it is common to experience a strong and sometimes uncomfortable sensation for the first few seconds of your baby latching on.
However, this should pass quickly, and feeding should become comfortable. If this doesn’t happen, trying some small changes to your positioning and attachment could help make feeding more comfortable for yo
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