Burning sensations in nipples after breastfeeding?

I have been breastfeeding for two and a half months and haven't had any problems until last night. There is no pain or discomfort while nursing but afterwards there is a burning like sensation in my nipples that comes and goes. My little one has a habit of stretching my nipple just before releasing. She is also a very relaxed eater and sprawls out instead of eating tummy to tummy. Is it possible that she is causing some nipple damage by the way she eats? Some times she stretches so far that it hurts.

I think there are probably 2 things that could be causing it.
1.) yeast - it can causing a burning pain, watch for other symptoms like deep shooting pain, itching, or dry scaly skin around the nipple or areola.
If you are at all concerned about this it wouldn't hurt to start taking a good probiotic(the good bacteria like in yogurt) supplement (can be purchased at any health food store)
2.)the nipple stretching - could be causing some trauma and discomfort, -try to make sure that you hold her close in to your breast so that she can't pull the nipple or stretch it when she isn't as close as she should be. I had some pain in my breast when I was nursing at night and letting my breast and nipple get stretched, it should resolve if you're keeping her close and not letting her pull.
Good luck and hopefully it will feel better soon!

Don't listen to people like AM that tell you to just use formula, breastfeeding is worth it!

either your nipples are just irritaed or you have a case of thrush. Thrush can pass onto your baby too

lol...my daughter used to do the same thing, I swear everytime she did it i would here a little voice in my head say "go, go Gadget nipples"! Anyway when ever I would feel her start to pull I would just lean forward and apply a little pressure and she would stop. That could be what was causing your discomfort. The other thing you should check is if she has thrush. Look in her mouth and see if there is any white patches on her gums or cheeks. If there is it may also have spread to your nipples which could cause you pain.

Release your baby鈥檚 grasp on the nipple before removing him or her from your breast by gently sticking a finger in your baby鈥檚 mouth to release the suction.

Nipples should air dry for 10 to 15 minutes after feedings.

use Vitamin E oil to help prevent further irritation

Good luck!

thrush

I sometimes get that sensations when my baby drains my breast completely. Not much you can do about it but try to pay attention when she is nursing you might get a little tingling that will let you know you are running on empty. Also, as far as her stretching your nipple just pop your finger in her mouth between her gums and she'll release it. Remember to try and keep as much aeriola in her mouth as possible, this will help with all nipple soreness.
It's great to hear about nursing moms.

Try formula instead its not worth being in pain.