Does breastfeeding hurt?

Does breastfeeding hurt?

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Pain is really subjective, so it's hard to answer that question in a straightforward way. Breastfeeding should never be so painful that you recoil from it - the immediate reaction people have to pain. However, a little tenderness is normal. It's a very sensitive part of your body. If the baby doesn't latch on exactly the right way, it's probably going to be like having someone flick your hand. However, if it hurts more than that, you may have a problem and need to go talk to somebody.