I have just started to wonder about the strength of a baby's suck playing 
a role in nipple soreness. I am also working with a woman who we believe 
might have a yeast infection, tx with Diflucan, infant with Nystatin and 
persistent pain, both external and radiating internally. She also had 
noticed the four dots where her nipple was extruded through the shield, 
and promptly threw her shields away. (No significant changes after 
throwing out the shields). But it set me wondering whether the intensity 
of the suck even with a perfect latch might be damaging. like setting the 
vacuum to high on a breast pump. Does anyone know if this has been studied?
Kathy Lilleskov RN IBCLC

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