Just offering some hugs. You CAN get through this. I swore blue murder during feeds in the early days. If it is thrush then you need to get professional advice. As Liz said- bub needs to be treated too.

I second third and fourth the advice to ring the ABA. They are brilliant and are used to people calling up in tears with screaming babies in the background... Please don't hesitate to call them as often as you need!

My only other thought is vasospasm. I had this and it was so painful in the early weeks. It is a constriction of blood flow to the nipple and is generally exacerbated by grazing to the nipple. It hurt to have my nipples exposed to the air and after showers was UNBEARABLE. My nipples would shrivel and be so sore!!! The latching on made me screach and then it would pass and pain would return towards the end of the feed. Do you have a history of poor circulation or chill blaines?

If you think you may have it, a warm washer on your nipples before a feed and cover them warmly after a shower should help. Mine went away by the 10 week mark I think, once bub had a better attachment, which improved as she got bigger and I was more confident.

We're still feeding 16 months on. It's so worth the perserverance!!!

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