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