Fiona Currey
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I am breast feeding my four week old son and have experienced a badly cracked nipple.  I am using paw-paw (papaya) ointment and nipple shields to alleviate the problem.  Can anyone offer more advice as I wish to continue breastfeeding but it is extremely painful.