A recent mother-baby pair taught me a valuable lesson. She called reporting sore nipples "out of the blue", baby 6 mos. she had had mastitis at 5 mos. treated with 2 antibiotics, deep pain, cracks, burning, etc. Of course it was yeast. I suggested a trip to her OB...she insisted on seeing me. Then I observed the nursing. POOR position, closed mouth, pinched nipple, wiggly baby, etc. Taught hher basic positioning, the mouth open, etc. In 24 hrs there was marked relief. Spoke with Kay Hoover who said that she too has seen pinched nipples which give the symptoms of yeast, particularly burning pain. Lesson: Watch the nursing session! ..................................... Anne Andrianos, MSN, IBCLC 4340 Young Road, Syracuse, NY 13215 (315) 492-6437 [log in to unmask]