The posts above have given great advice. I wish someone had told me though about preparing my nipples before DD was born. We struggled at the beginning in hospital, I was cracked and bleeding and in pain. But the nurse suggested using Lansinol Nipple Cream and within a day of me starting that, things turned around. You can use it before you give birth and I really wish I had've known it. Made life so much easier and comfortable for both DD and I!!