Nipple and breast pain, mastitis, low milk supply, medical problems and the baby being tongue-tied can all create problems with breastfeeding. “It’s not uncommon to get sore nipples when you start breastfeeding,” says Dr Lisa Amir, lecturer and researcher at the Key Centre for Women’s Health in Society (KCWHS). “It’s a big shock to the system when you have your first child and women need time to sort out any problems they encounter. It is no wonder that many women give up and turn to formula feeding,” she says.
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