{"id":235,"date":"2026-08-21T03:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T03:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/21\/lip-and-tongue-tie-nursing-myths\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T03:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T03:01:02","slug":"lip-and-tongue-tie-nursing-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/21\/lip-and-tongue-tie-nursing-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Breastfeeding Supposed to Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Breastfeeding comes easily and naturally for many women; however, for others, it can be a struggle. Too often, the common myth that \u201cnursing is supposed to hurt\u201d leads mothers to believe that they must suffer through it to feed their baby. The real reason for cracked or bleeding nipples or a poor latch may be that your little one has a lip or tongue-tie<\/a> that is getting in the way. Keep reading to learn more about common nursing myths and how seeking treatment for your baby\u2019s restricted tissues can help.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Common Myths About Breastfeeding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a first-time mother or attempting to breastfeed your second or third child, you may become frustrated if your baby is struggling to nurse. Unfortunately, too many professionals (doctors, lactation consultants, etc.) continue to reinforce unhelpful statements, which are, in fact, myths. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n