{"id":162,"date":"2024-01-08T19:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T19:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleylipandtonguetie.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2024-02-25T19:52:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T19:52:37","slug":"nursing-news-is-pain-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleylipandtonguetie.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/08\/nursing-news-is-pain-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing News: Is Pain Normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Breastfeeding your newborn is an incredible opportunity to bond with them that brings a lot of joy to many new mothers. If you\u2019re experiencing pain every time, however, you probably won\u2019t find the experience to be as pleasant. If you\u2019ve asked for help, you may have been told that discomfort is normal and to wait it out, but that\u2019s not necessarily the case. Unfortunately, this is a well-known misconception about breastfeeding<\/a> that is treated as common knowledge. Keep reading to learn more about the actual truth behind this myth about nursing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Pain During Breastfeeding Normal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a first-time mom or a skilled pro by now, it can be incredibly defeating to hear that the aches you\u2019ve been having from feeding your baby are typical. While you may have some discomfort at first, it shouldn\u2019t continue or worsen in time. In many cases, your child has a tongue-tie that prevents them from latching properly. This happens when the thin membrane that anchors your baby\u2019s tongue to the floor, or frenulum, is too stiff, short, or thick. This limits their range of motion and they don\u2019t form the proper suction when breastfeeding as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They might also have a maxillary lip-tie in which the tissue between their upper lip and their gum isn\u2019t shaped correctly which can also hinder their mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know If My Child Has a Tongue or Lip-Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some signs that your child has a tongue or lip-tie include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n