Many new mothers seek out breastfeeding support during the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Getting advice and encouragement and sharing stories can help a new mom feel better about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding support can be obtained from other breastfeeding mothers, lactations consultants and healthcare practitioners. Breastfeeding support can help a struggling mother continue to breastfeed during feeding difficulties.

Many first time mothers develop sore nipples. This can be an especially difficult time for both baby and mother. Sore nipples can make every breast feeding session excruciatingly painful for the mother. The resulting stress and anxiety can be sensed by the infant and can cause an infant to be fussy during feedings.

Sore nipples can also be a health concern for the mother if the skin is not treated appropriately. Women who experience sore nipples should consult a lactation specialist or experienced breast feeding mother for suggestions on topical lotions and home remedies to treat sore nipples before the skin becomes cracked and opens the mother up to infection.

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