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Advice on Combining Breastfeeding and Pumping
Here is the deal: 5 weeks into breastfeeding, I still have very sore nipples. The pediatrician and lactation consultants think it's NOT because of latching issues but because of the shape of my baby's hard palette--something that can't be changed. Therefore, to reduce my pain and give my nipples a chance to heal between feedings while keeping up my milk supply, it's been suggested that I try to pump and bottle feed for about half the feedings and put my son on the breast for the others. That's fine by me, but I'm having trouble figuring out...
