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I think consensus is usually 4-6 weeks. What kind of pain level are you talking about? I would say the first ten seconds were close to toe curling pain for the first 4 or so weeks. But after that first ten seconds it should get down to just a discomfort level. After 4-6 weeks a bit more of general discomfort and then, sadly, you kinda just go numb.

@T.H.O.U.: exactly this- and it is the Only time I have actually experienced literal toe curling pain. Right around four weeks it started being just uncomfortable after let down. I don't remember when it happened but by a few months or so there was no pain but it took even longer for my nipples to feel normal.

Do you mean you get pain with letdown or pain when she latches on? I had an uncomfortable letdown--it felt almost like a cramp in my breast. That lasted quite a while, over a year I think. I also had insane pain with latch on, that got better when we clipped his tongue tie and over time--around 8.5 weeks it didn't hurt anymore.

Week 7 was the turning point for me and Xander. Prior it was that toe curling pain, especially when he latched on. I almost quit at 6 weeks because it was still so painful and I would cry every time he was hungry. And then my nipples got numb and the pain stopped. Hope you hit the turning point soon.

14 weeks was our turning point. I'm hoping it's less with LO2!

Intense pain for 3.5 months, after that, we went on to successfully BF (pain free!) until 13 months.

I said about 2-4 weeks but I don't remember the exact time it stopped hurting. What I do remember is DREADING every nursing session until it stopped hurting. Dear lord, it can be painful. I wish they discussed that in my prenatal class. No one warns you about the pain (besides the engorgement pain, but it's way more than that). I had my latch checked too and everything was great so I can only deduce that I was experiencing "normal" pain as I never had mastitis or anything. Hang in there, it does get wayyy way better!

Could it be thrush?

I remember it being absolutely awful for the first 6-8 weeks and then one day, the pain was just gone and it was heaven.

i had pain for about 6 weeks with cracked nipples and bleeding that finally led to mastitis. It was horrible! the only thing that worked for after the antibiotics cured my infection were Silverette cups that my italian friend gave to me for the soreness! they were magical and I could nurse for a year with no pain anymore!! i am planning on using them again for my next baby!