<< The best way to avoid cracked nipples is to learn how to breastfeed your baby so that he is properly "latched on" and to learn how to properly use your breast pump. >> So, we assume all women will be using a pump? <<As you are learning, if you do experience nipple cracks use Blistex to heal them until the baby arrives.>> So, is the mother supposed to be "learning to use a pump" before her baby arrives???? Why does a mother have cracked nipples before giving birth? Jennifer, The site you are referring to is an adoptive mother's breastfeeding site. It is a pretty good one! And yes, ALL the moms are supposed to be pumping before they get their babies. I think that the site was developed as the result of one very dedicated adoptive mom's experience. You really should look at the whole thing before you write to her with your complaints.This is the only site I have found that details the hormonal treatment for moms wishing to bring in a supply... and links to Jack Newmann's page on that subject. It even tells moms how to order dromperidone across state lines. This woman is serious about breastfeeding her adoptive babies! Just a reminder not to take things out of context! Susan *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html