This could be a description of me, 14 years ago after my first son was born, 
except that I was anemic.  I still have a mis-shapen nipple from the way it 
healed.  I found, in addition to general cleaning, that ensuring any crusty bits 
were removed--they softened during a feeding, or using a warm wet cloth, 
and could be pulled/scraped off gently--then expressing a few drops of milk 
helped greatly.  That, plus the tincture of time, and ensuring a good latch at 
EVERY feeding, eventually allowed them to heal.  He went on to nurse for 14 
months (self-weaned), pain-free after that rocky start. 

Feel free to share my story, if you think it would help the mother.

Nicola Aquino
Canada

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