Patient's question:
I have given birth to a baby and am currently breastfeeding, but every time I breastfeed, it's very painful. It feels extremely uncomfortable. I want to know how long this pain will last?Doctor's answer:
No, it started very painful, and it was almost cracked. After the child suckled for a few days, it got better and wasn't painful anymore. Just stick with it for a few more days.Breast pain is a common issue during breastfeeding, but the reasons and severity can vary among different mothers. Here are some common causes of breast pain during breastfeeding:
Milk Ejection Reflex
When milk "squirts" out of your breast, you might feel a brief moment of pain. The milk ejection reflex, also known as the let-down reflex, is a response triggered by oxytocin. Oxytocin stimulates the muscles around the breast to contract and squeeze out the milk.