DD is only 3 days old and we are having problems. Day 1 in the hospital was great, no pain and I was really excited. Day 2 my nipples got a bit red and irritated but nothing major. The nurses checked us out and said all looked fine. Now we are at home and things are going downhill. Feeding off my right breast is actually ok, its a bit irritated and hurts for a few seconds when she first latches but then feels fine. My left breast is not doing as well. The nipple is cracked along the base and no matter how I attach her it is serious agony when she latches on. It eventually settles into a more bearable pain as she feeds. My milk is in so both breasts are already hot, swollen and uncomfortable so I tried pumping that side but it still hurt. I also tried a nipple shield but it hurt just as much as without. My nipple looks a TINY bit flattened when I unlatch her but really not much. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. We had issues with DS too and it took 4 month before we fixed it, I hope it doesn't take that lng this time. I'm hoping to see someone Monday but I still have Sunday to get through. DH is out getting me some nipple cream. Any tips would be appreciated. She has such a small mouth and my breasts are quite large so it's not easy for her.