Sore nipples are the result of bad latch and to some extent your body getting
used to nursing. That may be the same thing. As far as just holding the breast
in the mouth, this causes no problem. Non-nutrive sucking is not a problem. A
little soreness is almost universal.

Kathy Eng wrote:Is it true or false that sore nipples are caused by the
"negative pressure"

> caused by the baby's mouth being on the nipple too long? OR if the baby is
> at the breast but not actively sucking or swallowing (ie, not doing
> anything), does his mouth create "negative pressure" (which in turn is
> believed to cause sore nipples)?

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