Nipple pain during breastfeeding is very common, and a leading cause of stopping breastfeeding before the individual is ready to. For clinicians and breastfeeding supporters, figuring out what is causing the pain is a critical question, because the answer dictates what should happen next.
I have designed a clinical decision aid to make this process clearer. This is free to access, and can be used by parents, healthcare professionals and breastfeeding supporters.
I hope you find it helpful, and would love to hear your feedback!
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