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New moms have to deal with a lot.
It helps to have a supportive partner who cares for their needs and empathizes with their struggles.
But not all spouses are like that.
The posters husband found the whole situation extremely hilarious until his annoyed wife made him feel the same pain.
One struggle she faced as a postpartummomwas breastfeeding.
OP isnt the only mother who struggles with breastfeeding.
Around 60% of new moms give up onnursingearlier than planned because of similar issues.
Difficulties withbreastfeedingare more common than one would expect.
Some of these problems include low milk supply, sore nipples, issues with latching, and even engorgement.
To understand this complex situation better,Bored Pandareached out toMadam Partumsteam of IBCLC lactation experts.
We asked Madam Partums team what advice theyd give to moms struggling with breastfeeding.
Not all spouses step up to the plate after their partner gives birth.
Somepostpartum momsstate that they are expected to manage everything just as they did before as if nothing has changed.
Some husbands dont have a go at understand their emotions or care for their well-being.
This is what was happening to the poster as well.
Despite her many warnings to herhusband, he kept treating the babys painful biting as a joke.
Finally, the woman was brought to tears and had enough of her husbands inconsiderate behavior.
She pinched his nipple in return and threatened to rip it off if he ever acted that way again.
Madam Partum shared that its not uncommon for spouses to not fully understand how much isinvolved in breastfeeding!
Read, share, and be informed [and] speak to professionals.
Eventherapistshave shared experiences of perinatal and postpartum women breaking down in tears at the indifference of their partners.
Thats the only way that the new mom will be able to cope with this extremelife change.
We asked Madam Partums team how someone could deal with a spouse who trivializes their nursing struggles.
Do you think the woman was justified in taking revenge on her husband?
Let us know if you have any other creative suggestions that could top what she did.
Netizens were enraged on the posters behalf and could not believe the mans insensitivity towards her
