Lactation Protocol- Nipple Pain

Description

Decision Tree + 10 Targeted Protocols
By a Nurse Practitioner & IBCLC

Nipple pain can quickly turn breastfeeding into a frustrating, stressful experience — but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be that way.

This evidence-based guide includes a clear decision tree to help you pinpoint the cause of nipple pain, plus 10 targeted protocols with step-by-step strategies to relieve pain, promote healing, and protect your milk supply.

✔ Assess and troubleshoot common causes of nipple pain
✔ Step-by-step care protocols for pain, damage, and infection
✔ Guidance for latch issues, tongue tie concerns, milk blisters, thrush, and more
✔ Practical tools for immediate relief and long-term solutions

Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, or combo feeding — this guide gives you a clinical, compassionate roadmap to protect your breastfeeding journey.