08/05/2023
Should breastfeeding be painful?😫🤱
After comparing 700+ home births and thousands of hospital births Dr Robyn Thompson began to question why so many women were experiencing painful ni**le trauma on discharge from hospital.
Painful ni**le trauma is one of the most common complications experienced by breastfeeding women and is THE MOST COMMON reason for giving up.
Dr Robyn Thompson's PhD research found that ni**le trauma was significantly associated with the commonly taught cross-cradle technique, also directing the ni**le to nose while forcefully and rapidly trying to 'attach' the baby to the breast.
The language often described by Women who were taught the cross-cradle technique was to, “get the mouth open wide first” then “quickly get as much of the ar**la as possible” into the baby’s mouth.
If you're experiencing painful ni**le trauma or any common complications listed here, you are not alone and you're in the right place!
Sometimes, it may just mean some mindful observation and gentle adjustments to improve the discomfort you or your baby may be experiencing.
Be well informed. Be empowered. Be in control of your birth and breastfeeding journey.
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