Pain is a subjective, but I do believe that nipple pain indicates that
something is wrong.  Nipple tenderness at initial latch in the first week is
usually acceptable.  I do tell mothers this as I would rather they call for
help sooner rather than later.  

I have had mothers phone me on day 43 saying breastfeeding still hurts.
They have been told that 6 weeks of nipple pain is normal!  Some of these
women deserve a medal for continuing so long with severe nipple trauma.
Recently saw a mother with badly damaged nipples - baby was almost
exclusively breastfeeding at 3 months.  She had been told that the latch was
"perfect".  No, it was not!

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC

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