Help!

kindershlitz

I see further down someone posted about difficulty nursing with a 10-15 birth kiddo.  My milk is in and particularly at night I am having huge problems getting him to latch.  Last night was a 45 min attempt.  I don't know what I doing wrong and Im nervous to call an LC because I feel like they will judge if I supplement with formula. (they did it at the hospital because we had issues every time latching there, even with nurses helping). Any pointers would help.  Also, I tried to pump and nothing...investigating that further this morning. I think that has to be human error. Trying to hang in there but want to give up.   Our baby was born 10-12. 

 

gingerfamily

Call a LCD! A good one will not judge you!

mavs41

I agree a good LC won't judge. Mine told me first priority is to feed the baby.

lexmtown

I had a lot of issues with latching with my LO. I ended up having to use the medela nipple shield since my nipples were too soft for him to latch on to, which I am still using. He also preferred my left breast over my right as it produced more so I spent the first two days home from the hospital feeding him from my left and pumping my right which corrected that issue. Def talk to a LC, the one I spoke with in the hospital really helped. I spent many nights crying and ready to give up... It will get better.

jussagirl02

A good LC will never judge you! Your priority is to feed your child, either through breast milk, formula, or a mix of the two. When I was working with my LC at the beginning, she told me to supplement with formula until my milk fully came in if I needed to. 

A PP mentioned using a nipple shield. I used one and it really helped DD's latch. I use it for a week or so and weaned from it and have been nipple shield free for weeks.  

kindershlitz

Thanks ladies- I called one and she was very helpful. I am pumping right now to heal a bit. I also pulled out some plugged milk ducts which indicates a bit of a problem . I'll pick up a nipple shield tomorrow to see if that helps. I feel better about it at this point. 

Blackrose1918

mrsh0606:

Call a LCD! A good one will not judge you!

This. I had trouble bfing at first anh had to get help. It's common.