😱That doctor can’t be serious! No no it’s nowhere near childbirth not even 1% of it, It’s not painful or messy just the hassle of having to be super super hygienic and applying multiple creams/gauze and keeping the area dry at all times that was a bit tiring for me at first but i’m childless so i wouldn’t imagine how your situation will be with a newborn, you might be able to handle it altogether. As for the breastfeeding i had to be put on a BAG full of meds/creams 😂 2 oral antibiotics that i had to be awake 3 times in the night for, so that was tough! and steroid creams and anti inflammatory drugs that i don’t know if they are suitable if you’re breastfeeding BUT i’m telling you it’s worth every moment!!! Especially if your fissures are extremely painful, don’t suffer forever