"I have heard that breastfeeding is difficult and it hurts."
"I have heard that breastfeeding is difficult and it hurts."
Correct position and latch will prevent pain.
Bring your baby to you—touching baby's nose to your nipple; make sure that you are tummy to tummy with your baby.
Check to make sure the angle of your baby's mouth is wide around your areola.
Make sure that your baby's lips are rolled out like "fish lips."
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If you are feeling pain, get help from a WIC peer counselor, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), your medical provider, or La Leche League.
How to Breastfeed: Correct Latch
Learn how to correctly latch a baby to your breast and reduce pain.
