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cloddy
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Kristen
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How long before BF stopped being painful?
I'm looking for a light at the end of the tunnel. I don't want to stop b/c I can tell DD enjoys it and I know all the reasons it's good for her, I'd just like to know when I can expect it not to be painful anymore.
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Posted 7/3/06 11:37 AM  |
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Calla
My girls
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
I took me a loooong time (err about 8 months) for it to stop hurting, but I had some unique issues (including vasospasms). I'm sure it will be much, much quicker for you.
I have to say though, even with the pain, it was well worth it. Once bfing is well established its sooo easy and pleasant.
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| Posted 7/3/06 12:27 PM |
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anon
where's winter?
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
Message edited 2/8/2007 12:35:00 PM.
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| Posted 7/3/06 12:28 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
3-4 weeks but I had to nurse through cracked & sore ones.
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| Posted 7/3/06 12:33 PM |
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computergirl
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
I nursed the first two weeks and have been exclusively pumping since then. I think it was bad for about 4 wks total-- the two weeks of nursing (but that was due to improper latch!) and maybe the first two weeks of pumping.
I can tell you that 4 months into it I can turn the pump up to the highest suction level and feel no pain at all. It really does get better-- I didn't believe it at first. Hang in there!!!! 
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| Posted 7/3/06 1:18 PM |
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Tammy503
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
About 2 weeks. Did you see a lactation consultant? It shouldn't keep hurting for too long. Also, use Lansinoh, it really helps.
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| Posted 7/3/06 3:56 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
I nursed my son for one year, and my daughter for the first 3 weeks, and I would say both times, only the first week was rough. I wouldn't say it hurt, it was just a trying time to get them to latch correctly. If your baby is latched correctly, there should be no pain at all.
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| Posted 7/3/06 4:01 PM |
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betty
My boys
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Re: How long before BF stopped being painful?
I would say about 2-3 weeks
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| Posted 7/3/06 5:10 PM |
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