Breastfeeding Issues

Hi mommies, I have short nipples and i can only latch on my left, my right i will pump the milk out. However everytime i want to latch on, my left nipple hurts and it became sore after continuous latching. Sometimes it bleeds. How do i prevent this from happening again so i can bond my time with newborn instead of concentrating on the pain?

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Hi mummy. I'm same like you. My right nipple is shorter than the left but I still latch my baby on that side to prevent it from clogging even when I pumped out the milk. Your baby should not need to turn his/her head towards your nipple. Make sure your baby's stomach and yours are at the same level then put your nipple in between baby's nose and his/her upper lip. Your baby will auto suck your nipple like that and it won't be painful. Get yourself a nipple cream. Helps to soothe the pain.

Home Breastfeeding mommies i have short nipples i only latch left right i pump milk out