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My friend has just delivered her first baby and she said she has NO problem with breastfeeding. Well, of course i am very happy for them but still....i've been (until now) through soooo much pain and sometimes i just get angry and asking myself WHY? Why some women do not have nipple problems....do they prepare their nipples before their children are born? How come i got the inverted and flat nipples? Is it genetically? Is anyone else concerned about it or its just me? I think its not fair!

Any comments would be appreciated.

I understand. both my nipples were inverted, and my first son was a very strong sucker. i thought i was going to die.i cried everytime i nursed him , for about a month.i was so determined to do this the right way. everyone kept telling me it was ok to give him a bottle.I never once gave him formula.And i nursed him for almost 2 years, and i am now nursing my second son, pain free. my sister in law just had a baby and has not had any pain or problems. and probubly won't nurse for very long, not determined enough. I don't know if it's genetic. but it kinda makes me upst to see women who have no problems and give up so easily.it's not fair. But i am proud of myself for sticking through it. and you will be to.

It could be with the way your baby is latching on- if they are sucking your nipple at an angle and not straight on it could cause the pressure in the wrong spot of the nipple and you end up with a crease like thing on your nipple when they are done. Lactation consultants are very helpful in getting your baby to latch well : )