I have only been BF'ing for three weeks and I am a new first time mum.

I am not sure what I'm doing wrong. Due a C section I didn't get my milk in for a while so the hospital had me supplementing the milk I had with formula. Now it doesn't matter how long I feed bubs for he doesn't seem satisfied unless I keep topping up with formula.

I can be feeding for half an hour each side and that still isn't enough. Now due to the length of time my breasts are incredibly sore and now can't handle the pain of feeding for more than 10-15 mins which isn't helping my milk supply increase. I also was encouraged to use a nipple sheild in the hospital as my baby couldn't attach. He now won't feed without it which I don't think is helping my supply.

I have just been expressing for the last day to hope my breasts recover from the pain a little but I think its slowing my supply now. When I express I only get between 10ml and 60mil. this takes an hour to do!!

Is it too late to do something about this? Have I left it too long? Should I get a lactation consultant? I feel that I'm just hating every minute of it and its hindering me enjoy the time with my newborn. Should I just switch to formula??

Any help would be sooooooo appreciated - I'm probably doing it all wrong!