They can develop for many reasons including a poor breastfeeding latch, not
using a breast pump correctly, or an infection.
Read your instruction manual carefully to ensure you are
using your breast pump correctly, particularly if it's a manual pump.
But, when you do learn how to
use a breast pump correctly, it will not only prevent pain and injury, but it will help you to remove the breast milk from your breasts more efficiently.
When you don't know how to
use a breast pump correctly, it can cause pain and breast injury.
Not exact matches
So, to prevent nipple pain and
breast damage from your
breast pump,
use pump flanges that fit
correctly and start out with a lower, slower level of suction.
A lactation consultant can teach you how to
use a
pump correctly and provide you with information and tips on how to get the best results with a
breast pump.
Pumping breast milk should not be difficult if you are
using your
pump correctly.