Question
Is breastfeeding always painful during the initial stage?
Answer
During the initial breastfeeding period, the nipple skin is more delicate, and the baby’s suckling may cause skin breakdown and pain. Typically, the pain lessens after about a week. Parents should endure the pain for the baby’s health, but if the situation is severe, they may consider using a breast pump to express milk and store it in a bottle for feeding the baby. Please note that the bottle needs to be sterilized at high temperature to prevent the baby from getting diarrhea.