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writes:Hey well i heard that breast feeding messes up your nipples like makes them not soft any more and stuff and that they wont go back to normal is that true?
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reader, Jehnavi +, writes (10 February 2011):
I am in the same position as you are Km. My nipples are starting to hurt again, last time was when I first started to breastfeed. My son pulls on my nipples as well, and unfortunately, he fell asleep with my nipple in his mouth and while dozing off he started biting on it HARD. He managed to draw blood out of it and now my nipple hurts and is sore. This is his favorite breast because it draws out more milk than the other. I dont know what to do. He is 1 year and I do not want to stop yet, but I want my nipple to heal since it hurts when he feeds from it. ANyways, thanks.
http://www.womenhealthline.com/painful-breasts-during-lactation-prudent-guide-to-natural-remedies/
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reader, dmartin89  +, writes (3 October 2010):
 I am a Doula and I know a lot about breastfeeding. I have found that most of the comments on here are not actually answering your question..
Being pregnant changes your breasts, not the actual breast feeding, unless the baby pulls on them alot.
For people who complain about pain during nursing, and that their babies are bitting, then they dont have the right latch, the whole areola should be in the mouth, not just the nipple. Also if your baby starts to bite you need to tell them sternly "No!" or they will keep doing it and yes that isnt a pleasant experience! As to the previous comment..Why would she let her baby bite and bruise her breasts?! It is important that the mother is the one in control of the breast, not the baby.
Nipples may become harder after feeding because of the increased volume of blood going to them, however they will return to normal soon enough.
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reader, mizz.butterflies +, writes (3 October 2010):
 i read all the answers and i dont like that mine is the only negative one but here it goes. my uncle's best friend brest fed both her kids and she told me she regretted it. her babies bit her breasts badly and she ended up having bruises and going to the doctor for stitches.
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reader, slimfish  +, writes (2 October 2010):
 your whole body has changed due to the baby, thats life.
stop thinking about you for a change, and concentrate on your baby.
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reader, Karalouise +, writes (2 October 2010):
I have breast feed all 4 of mine, fed the for 6month, 13months, 13months and 20months, and i love every min of it, i started with an A cup and now am a DD, so if that is wat you meen by messed up then yes mine are and i am pleased aout it, lol. It is the best thing in the world you can do for you and yr baby. Relax and let nature do it's job and all will be well. good luck to you and your baby. xx
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (2 October 2010):
 It can change the look of your breasts, some get bigger and darker nipples, some get bigger boobs, some actually smaller. The change has WAY more to do with the hormonal changes due to being pregnant & giving birth then the actual nursing.
I have nursed 3 kids for close to 4 years (all put together) and still have pretty decent boobs. YES they look different, but I think that has to do with my age and weight more then nursing.
Keeping in shape is KEY - before, during and after the pregnancy.
PS Women have boobs to feed our offspring... Plain and simple.
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reader, joeblow6969 +, writes (2 October 2010):
They will be fine. And if anything, a little BIGGER afterward. Just wear a good bra, and if skin gets a little dry, use some moisturizer (cocoa butter). Plus nursing burns 500 calories a day, and helps take off the baby weight. Best for everyone!
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reader, katoxox +, writes (2 October 2010):
I breastfeed both my daughters and at 39 if I may say so myself I have great boobs still perky no adverse effects from breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is best for the baby
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reader, Princess _008  +, writes (2 October 2010):
of course not. in fact breast feeding has many positive effects like you are less likely to get breast cancer, no breast pain in your old age and so on.
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reader, daletom +, writes (2 October 2010):
Breastfeeding - for a year or more - is good for your baby. It's good for your mental health. It reduces your risk of breast cancer (see http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/DetailedGuide/breast-cancer-risk-factors and http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/health/research/11cancer.html ). It lets your husband enjoy naturally full, firmer breasts when you make love. (I'm told that in a few women breastfeeding all by itself can even lead to a mini-orgasm. I know it helps some women get in the mood!)
Please evaluate the attitudes and beliefs that are underneath your question. "Time" changes not only your breasts but your whole body. So does pregnancy, and breastfeeding. So does tanning, smoking, cosmetics, cancer, car wrecks, and losing (or gaining) weight. There is no excuse for abusing your body but becoming obsessed or fixated on being "forever seventeen" is not a good thing over the long term, and marrying a guy who expects his wife to be "forever seventeen" will likely lead to problems in their relationship.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): Well, my ex-wife's nipples got very callousy and rough even before she started breastfeeding, but they totally returned to normal. He breasts got a bit softer over the years, but I think that's age, not anything to do with breastfeeding.
Remember, breasts are made for breastfeeding...not for looking hot at 65. Do what's best for the child.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks i was just wondering because i heard that the breast pumps wont change them plus the baby still gets the milk. So i wanted to find out if it was true about doing it the normal way because i would rather do that then a pump.
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reader, DenimandLace44 +, writes (2 October 2010):
 No its not true. It may change them temporarily, but not long term. And Cerebus is right, the benefits are worth a few discomforts.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): Yes, it will change the shape of your breasts and the nipples.
Mine were much less sensitive after breast feed and it is pretty much inevitable that they will go a bit saggy...
Still that's what being parents is all about, sacrifices you make for your child.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2010): No it's not, a woman's breasts change from the pregnancy and the production of milk. They already go through that change before the child is even born.
Besides why does it matter? Breastfeeding is the best possible start a mother can give her baby, which is more important than having slightly harder nipples anyway, well in my opinion anyway.
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