bad advice

Not long after telling my mother that we were expecting our first child, she asked about our breastfeeding vs formula plans.

her: So do you think you'll use formula or try breastfeeding?
me: We really want to try breastfeeding, but I have to admit I'm nervous.
her: It's going to hurt.
me: That's what I've heard. But only for a little while. Still not looking forward to it, though.
her: You should toughen up your nipples.
me: *boggle* Huh?
her: If you toughen up your nipples, it won't hurt as much.
me: And how would I do that?!?!
her: Rub a brush over them. Manipulate them, you know, pull on them and get them used to be tugged on.
me: Whaaaaaaat? ..... 

*blank stare* 
me: Mom, did you breastfeed me?
her: No, it wasn't popular then, why?

 Such bad advice. I mentioned this during a checkup and my midwife said not to take any more advice from my mother without running it by her first. I did the only thing I could, laughed and agreed to her terms.