Is it true that blonds experience greater nipple sensitivity and therefore are more susceptible to nipple pain when BF? This is something that has come up so often in my work it's amazing. Some Docs are teling their patients and almost all of my moms have heard it from a friend of relative--and not only blonds--red-heads, too. I assume this info is coming from the fact that SOME fair-skinned people have sensitive skin as a whole (not just sensitive nipples). SOME light skinned people sun burn easily or are more sensitive to allergic reactions of the skin. Notice the emphasis on SOME. The key here is that there is no problem until there's a problem. It's like inverted nipples. It's a good thing to be aware of as a possible problem, but SOME babies will latch beautifully on the most inverted nipples--it's not a problem until it's a problem. Many babies latch on to their light-skinned moms with no unusual consequence. Some moms may be a little more sensitive. I suspect ALL moms can nurse comfortably given time and support. There is no problem until there's a problem:) Brenda, WIC BF counselor, Canaan NH