Hi mummies..I really need some help..
My LO is 6 weeks old.. I have yet to latch baby properly.. every time on match, I will end up crying in pain.. I have engaged home visits oflactation consultants twice.
For my right side, sometimes I only feel the pain for 1 minute or so.. after that, it's ok..
However for left side, I will feel the pain throughout the whole session and end up with sore nipples. Though I can hear LO swallowing loudly and breast does becomes soft after that.. he latches for over an hour.. and is not full sometimes.. o.0
I really wish to latch him successfully for the bonding and convenience... I have been pumping out for him so far.. I will latch him when nipples are less sore and when I have the courage and time
After every pumping session, I will have pain at nipples that seems to "shoot into my breasts when I wear bra.. not sure if this is thrush?"
I am only get 40 to 60ml per session with 2 to 3 hours interval. He drinks about every 2 hours.. so I am supplementing with formula.
Latching has always been painful for me.. After every painful latching session, I will get emo.. and hubby is always afraid thatch will get post natal depression.. should I still continue trying to latch? Or should I just give up and continue pumping out for him?