When Wil Boobs Not Hurt? (BF ?)

Your body will regulate. I know it's rough, but it's only been two weeks.

If you feel you have a clogged duct, put baby to nurse on that side FIRST when she's very hungry and she should be able to open it back up. If that doesn't help, it's okay to pump a bit on that side.

If your breasts are getting too full to the point of being painful, go ahead and pump. When I was a new mom, DS was nursing about like your DD, and my body was producing like crazy. I was so afraid to pump, lest my body produce even MORE milk, but the paid got to be unbearable (I was engorged) and I finally gave in. Guess what? Once I got them good and empty (DS never emptied them completely), they started to regulate more normally and I was SOOOOO much more comfortable because I was just holding the 2 hours of supply on top of EMPTY breasts rather than 2 hours on top of FULL.

Yes, you want your supply to regulate, but the immense relief you'll get from clearing that duct (and relieving a bit of the pressure) will be worth the slight confusion to your body about demand!

HTH
T.

Hurt how? The nipples or the whole breast? That makes a difference in the answer....

10-12 weeks. Faster with the second baby, maybe a bit more with the first. I had inverted nipples, if you don't, it may take less time until it's painless. Don't give up, you will be fine, and you're doing a great thing for your baby. It's ok to take a pain killer once in a while to get some relief, check with your doctor. Hang in there - you won't regret it!!

I had to use a shield for almost 2 months with my first baby, and we still nursed for 17 months, so don't beat yourself up about it. You have to give yourself time to heal. Use nipple cream before & after every feeding. If you are feeling overly full, try to pump a little before feedings to take some of the pressure off. Being too swollen can make it hard for baby to latch on. Also (contrary to most advice) feed on one side per feeding, so you know the breast is being emptied and baby is getting to the thick "hind milk." It will be better for both of you. Good luck & hang in there!

Mine felt better after a month and a lot better after 10 weeks. I pretty much don't like my husband touching my breasts for the entire duration of breastfeeding though :(

Try to 'empty' each breast when you feed. This was a mistake I made at first. Take your time. If they hurt, feed on. We know when we're full and uncomfortable that feeding makes it feel better. Also if you feel like mastitis or a blockage is developing,feed on. In a few weeks it will regulate, and will become much more comfortable. Good work and well done mummy!

If your baby will latch without the shield, I recommend you get rid of it as soon as possible. It could be part of why you are blocked. Letting the baby suck on the breast with the blocked duct without the shield may help to clear it.

I'm 7 weeks in & have breastfed 2 other kids & I'm just now feeling more comfortable overall. My nipples aren't as uncomfortable when she first latches , due to letdown pain. As long as she keeps to her regular schedule, for the most part, my engorgement has been much more stable. If you think you have a blocked duct ... Ice your breast & have baby nurse as much as possible, on that breast.

If you think you have a clogged duct, go see your ob/gyn. You need to make sure you don't actually have mastitis. You need antibiotics for that.

Keep using the shield until you are a lot more comfortable. It takes time for your breasts to get used to this. Once they do, you'll feel better.

Get to the doc, J.. And hang in there!! Congrats on the birth of the baby!

BF hurts for a good 6-8 weeks, but by week 10, it becomes easier. So hang in there!!!!

I always get at least one clogged duct. Just keep feeding, and the pain will go away.