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Date: | Mon, 16 Jun 1997 02:45:42 -0400 |
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Kathy,
I can only offer my own experience with pain while breastfeeding during
pregnancy. As I entered the second trimester of pregnancy, the pain in my
nipples and areolas increased drastically. It truly was unbearable. I loved
nursing my children, but it became awful, and I dreaded it during my
pregnancies. I cut the nursings short. I was honest and told my child that
it hurt mommy. Let's nurse again later. I'd then offer cuddles, something
to drink or eat. By my third trimester, my children weaned. I think due to
both the changes in my milk and how our nursing relationship changed. It was
a relief to not be in pain, but also a time of great sadness as we closed a
chapter in our relationship. Then of course the hard work begins-----calming
and comforting a child who no longer nurses!
I'm not sure if this is what this mom will want to hear.
Aloha,
Gloria Thai LLLLeader Hawai'i
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