I suggest to women that they use their relaxation/ pain control
techniques from prepared childbirth classes.  Also their are lots of pain
killers that are compatible if needed.  In my mind the risk/benefit
ratio is way in favor of continued breastfeeding with painkillers instead
of weaning.

Sarah

Sarah Friend Barnett   LLLL, IBCLC
Bronx (New York City), NY  -  [log in to unmask]
" You are not obliged to finish the task,
 neither are you free to neglect it."       R. Tarfon

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