Feeding issue
Is anyone else nipples really sore. I am 3 weeks and 3 days postpartum. I am expressing the milk then giving it to my baby through a bottle. I am currently finding after expressing every 2 hours that my nipples are so sore that when it's time to pump again it hurts. I only have it on level 1 atm as that's all I can stand. I use an electric breast pump I have a hands free one and one where u have to hold the cups in place. Any advice is welcome.
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Also make sure you’re using the right size flange for your pump because if it’s too small, your nipple will rub against it as you pump x
Ahh ok how do u know if the flange is too small
So the flange usually has a number on it and you’re meant to measure your nipple size, say you’re nipple is 21mm then you need to get a 21mm flange x
I understand thank you
Yes, same here but we are exclusively breastfeeding. I suspect that my LG has a tongue tie 🫣 I actually have to use the pump instead of putting her on the boob at times as it’s just so much more comfortable.
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