WHEN BREASTFEEDING OR PUMPING HURTS

Breastfeeding and pumping are often described as “just hard in the beginning.”

But pain is not something you are meant to push through.

In this evidence-based masterclass, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Eliza Koo, founder of Tender Loving Milk, unpacks the real reasons breastfeeding and pumping can hurt, what is normal in the early days, and what usually needs attention.

Hosted by Kathy Rougier, founder of Pregnant and Popped, this session includes practical demonstrations and a live Q and A with real questions from mums.

📣 In this masterclass, we cover:

* What nipple sensitivity can be normal in the first 24 to 48 hours, and when pain is not normal
* Why a latch can “look fine” but still cause pain
* Common nipple damage patterns and what they tell us
* Positioning shifts that reduce pain, including laid-back and side-lying
* Baby mechanics that affect comfort and milk transfer
* Oral function and when to seek an assessment
* Pumping should not hurt: flange sizing, suction settings, and common pumping injuries
* How to heal sore or cracked nipples while protecting supply
* Blocked ducts and inflammation, and what actually helps
* Simple ways to support oxytocin and letdown while pumping

Q and A topics include:

00:40:09 Mastering side-lying
00:41:32 Anaemia and milk supply
00:42:01 Pumping to increase supply
00:42:18 Supplements and supply
00:42:54 When and how to measure flange size
00:44:26 Maintaining supply while resting damaged nipples
00:45:17 Sunflower Lecithin and clogged ducts
00:45;59 How to do hand expression
00:46:49 Different left and right nipple sizes
00:47:33 “Lazy boob” concerns
00:48:37 Nursing bra recommendations
00:49:41 Baby biting or chomping before latching properly

**Please note:** Certain visual materials have been removed from this public replay. For full access to referenced resources, please contact Eliza at eliza@tenderlovingmilk.com

**Disclaimer:** Pregnant and Popped is not a medical or legal platform. The content shared in this masterclass is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider or specialist for personalised assessment, diagnosis, and care.

Because you should not have to Google motherhood 💛

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