Problem: Sometimes babies have a
hard time latching on because of anatomical mouth problems, like a high arched palate, a tongue that is too large or has a limited range of motion, or abnormalities with the chin, jaw or palate.
I have been using nipple shields with my first son exclusively for the first 1 month because the
first time he latched on directly after birth, my nipples got cracked to blood and it was just impossible to nurse without shields.
My daughter was a premie and had a hard
time latching on until my lactation consultant gave me this lifesaver.
Similarly, research has shown that mothers who birth naturally have babies who were more interested in breastfeeding and have an
easier time latching on and nursing after birth.
and i started nursing her a few days ago and the first
time she latched on within 5 minutes of us trying and fed for a good half hour but every other time we have tried she has been struggling ALOT she can only feed for maybe 5 minutes if we are lucky, it seems as though she is just to tired to do it.
However, a small newborn or a preemie could have a harder
time latching on if mom has very big nipples.
For the first week after my first child was born, I had to bite down on a rag
every time he latched on.
My nipples were scabbed and sore, and I would sob
every time she latched on.
I cried
every time he latched on.
I remember curling my toes and holding my breath
every time she latched on and just waiting for the pain to be so bad it became numb.
Some babies (especially premature and smaller babies) have a hard
time latching on or getting enough suction to nurse from the breast.
My son and I struggled at the beginning because he had a very shallow latch, and
every time he latched on it was extremely painful.
My baby had a very difficult
time latching on to my flat nipples.
This time round, the LC discovered that my baby would choke on the milk flow
every time she latched on and suckled and this was causing my baby great distress.
It was painful and burned
every time she latched on.
Unfortunately my baby has had a hard
time latching on to the point of frustration for both.
My latction consultant says that the baby is latching on correctly, but
each time she latches on it's painful for a couple of seconds.
If the skin on your breasts becomes tight and your nipples flatten out, your baby may have a hard
time latching on.
The first week was HELL and I cried
every time she latched on but you know what?
He would latch on well to one side but not the other, and
every time he latched on was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt.
When my second child seemed to have a hard
time latching on, or staying on the breast for a long time, I began to pump occasionaly and then more frecuently because she seemed happier to drink from the bottle.
If you're experiencing any pain during breastfeeding, or your baby has a hard
time latching on, contact a lactation consultant or read up on tips to help you get a deeper latch.
But according to Baby Center, many preemies have a difficult
time latching on the breast even after they've come home.
Although tongue tie isn't common, babies who have the condition often have a more difficult
time latching on to nurse.
He had a hard
time latching on and was getting his feedings via feeding tube at first and then a bottle a week later.
Inverted or flat nipples can sometimes make it harder to breastfeed because your baby can have a harder
time latching on.
Breastfeeding can be painful and a baby may have a difficult
time latching on.
There are also a few infants who have a difficult
time latching on a mother's breast after they have been sucking on a pacifier.
Some babies have a hard
time latching on to the nipple properly which may result in less feeding time.
There was blood, then scabbing, and solid days where I had to brace myself and curl my toes and bite down on something
every time he latched on.
After a week of tears each and
every time he latched on, we learned his bilirubin levels were too high and he would have to spend a few nights in the NICU being treated for jaundice.
My baby also had a hard
time latching on the breast that produces less milk.»
Some babies have a difficult
time latching on, others have allergies, some moms will not produce enough milk, it can be painful, and more.
Every time you latch him on, say clearly «nurse» (or whatever word you use for it).
This is a good choice for cesarean births, large breasted women, twins or babies having a difficult
time latching on.
He would gag and choke
every time he latched on.