aside from problems of latch, i have always had sore, sensitive nipples in early days of breastfeeding. i have a theory which may be invalid BUT i have, with several of my nursing toddlers, gotten severely sore nipples mid-cycle & have wondered if there was not a similar hormonal reason for sore nipples in early days of breastfeeding. anyone else ever heard of this or think this may have some validity? deborah sowery-quinn canada _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. *********************************************** 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