Sore nipples when breastfeeding

Sore nipples can be a problem in the early days of breastfeeding and beyond. This article discusses causes of sore nipples and how to ease the pain.

Some women get sore, cracked or painful nipples in the early days of breastfeeding.

Sore nipples are the most common breastfeeding complication and the most common reason women give up breastfeeding. With a little breastfeeding support this can often easily be rectified.