like the others have mentioned the initial pain is normal. it can be a combo of the vacuum force of those little mouths and the milk flowing through. it will get better as time goes on and she gets really efficient at the sucking.
also as for the end of feeds i can HIGHLY recommend that JUST before she comes off you gently pry/push down with your index finger the boob/nipple part that is just at the edge of her mouth, this releases the pressure that she has created and means that she doesnt just 'snap' off itms. (i hope i explained that ok lol).
Hey, congratulations and well done!
It sounds like fairly normal sensitivity, yeah. And I also suggest watching closely and popping her off before she can chomp. If you do it consistently she should eventually get the message (hopefully).
Excellent - thanks for the advice everyone! I've tried the counting to 20 today and it does goes away before hitting 20 so not too worried now - thanks!
I will try breaking the seal with my finger right before she comes off too - thanks for the hint
glad you've been reassured! I was the same too. Those first couple of sucks KILLED, but then it subsided. Mine lasted til about 6ish weeks, too, then one day it just stopped. - Like having a really bad ulcer, then one day you wake up and it's gone!
Just keep in mind, although BF is natural, our poor nipples aren't used to being sucked on so often and they need some time to toughen up
and the milk flowing through. it will get better as time goes on and she gets really efficient at the sucking.
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