Thanks for all the kind words and tips, and Sagre - that did make sense thanks
So we saw the LC today. She said I was doing really well and liked my hold and technique, she just had a few slight adjustments for me. She positioned Paige a bit more forward accross my chest, moved my hand a bit lower on her body (I was holding her head instead of her neck and shoulders), and she got me to pull her to the breast a bit more forcefully to get more breast in her mouth. She also said I to let go of my breast once in her mouth as her suck is hard enough to hold her on and by holding it I was likely pointing the nipple to the roof of her mouth instead of the back of her throat which could be causing some rubbing. We've tried a few times at home now and I think there is some improvement so I'll keep it up and see how the nipples heal. She said to go see her again tomorrow if still struggling.
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