Nipple Shield? / Latch issues

agapeflower117

My LO has had a problem with his latch for a couple of weeks now, and I really think he's not getting the hindmilk he needs - he's had a ton of green poops and he needs to feed more frequently than normal (for a couple of weeks now, not just a spurt).  He has a shallow latch, and I've tried everything I've read to get him to latch better, but to no avail.

Do you think a nipple shield would be appropriate? How would I know what size to get? And he's almost 6 weeks old...would he even take the breast with a shield on it? (He won't take a pacifier.)

Thanks in advance! 

klibby707

I should add that it affected my supply as well.  However, it's a good solution at times.  You just want to be sure that you continue to work on latching without it too.

klibby707

The link reviews sizes.  Just try a couple out.  Also, my supply was affected.  It can be a great solution, but just be sure to keep trying to latch.

Edit: For some reason, I don't see my first post.  I was lurking.  I used a nipple shield for 6 weeks and was SO happy when he latched (hard to clean (possibly led to thrush), he wasn't getting enough milk, hard to take with you always, etc).  Have you seen a lactation consultant?  Here is a link too...a lot of stuff online...https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/112/nipple-shields.  Good luck!

agapeflower117

Awesome, thanks!!