Painful Breasts
State of California, Department of Health Services, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – Santa Clara County WIC Program – Taking Care of Sore Nipples and Breast Engorgement
http://nutrition.berkeley.edu/extension/pdf/eng_p10–11.pdf
http://nutrition.berkeley.edu/extension/pdf/vn_p10–11.pdf
Abstract
Improper latch–on positioning and baby's incorrect positioning may lead to sore nipples. Staff and pregnant and breastfeeding women learn how to prevent and treat sore nipples. Ways to prevent and treat breast engorgement (or very full/swollen breasts), another common breastfeeding problem, is discussed. (Available in English and Vietnamese).