How to deal with painful breasts
I didn't want to breastfeed so I wasn't prepared for my milk coming in. I'd assumed it wouldn't happen. My midwife told me to wear a supportive bra and to take painkillers. It was uncomfortable, but I was back to normal in a week.
Tracey Fuller, 19, from Northamptonshire, mum
By Tracey Fuller
Where to next?
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Breastfeeding guide
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Breastfeeding your baby: A practical guide
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Coping with breastfeeding
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Expect breastfeeding to be a challenge
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'How I learnt to breastfeed happily'
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'I panicked when my baby suddenly stopped breast-feeding'
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Refusing milk
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What to do if you hate breastfeeding
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What to do when you can't breastfeed properly
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Bleeding after childbirth
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Expect pains after birth


