A hard areola makes it challenging for your baby to
latch on deeply, which can lead to painful nipples and a low milk supply.
Keep in mind that if engorgement is serious, it can actually be harder for your baby to
latch on deeply due to a hard areola, and that can lead to painful nipples, clogged ducts, or a low milk supply.
Not exact matches
Many moms find that they're able to get their babies
latched on more
deeply with this hold.
The key is to make sure your baby is
deeply latched on, and to nurse frequently to empty your breasts and prevent them from overfilling.
Sore nipples almost always mean your baby needs to be
latched on more
deeply.
Effective
latch on insures that the most sensitive part of the nipple tissue is pulled
deeply into the baby's mouth.