Breastfeeding problems and possible solutions
VITAL GUIDE
Breastfeeding problems and what can help
Your vital guide to getting through breastfeeding problems and enjoying this stage.
Leave behind cracks, engorgement and the fear of mastitis.
Open practical steps, backed by midwives and based on the latest evidence.
- Already helped 55,000+
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- Updated with the 2025 evidence
Does this sound like you? You are not alone. Your answer is here.
Every feed starts with a sharp, stabbing pain. Is that normal? Am I doing something wrong?
In the guide you will see that cracks usually come from a latch or a position that does not fit, and we show you how to tell which is yours and how to correct it.
My breast is hard, hot and it hurts a lot. Is this my milk coming in, or something else?
Learn to tell engorgement from the physiological milk coming in and, more importantly, from a blockage that can get worse. We show gentle, effective massage to ease it.
I have a fever, chills and a red, painful patch on my breast. Do I have to stop breastfeeding?
The opposite. A widespread myth says you should stop breastfeeding if you have mastitis, when recovery depends on emptying the breast fully and often. The guide has the full, current protocol.
With so much pain and so many problems, I wonder if my baby is getting enough. Will I be able to carry on?
How a personalised bottle can help mothers keep breastfeeding. Read the article
Information you can trust
The guide to breastfeeding problems and what can help was written and is backed by our team of midwives.
These recommendations always need adapting to each situation. Happymami is not responsible for misuse or misreading. They do not replace a professional assessment and follow-up.
