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Latching Issues

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We finally got my LO to latch on with a nipple shield.  Is it normal to feel a pinch for a few seconds?  I hope he is latching on correctly....he is definitely getting the milk. 
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Re: Latching Issues

  • Classy&tastfulClassy&tastful

    i am trying my best to have my newborn latch with a nipple shield but she wont suck....how did u get him to latch??

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  • elly3182elly3182
    I don't know if it is normal but I feel a pinch too.
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  • katielnkatieln member

    I feel a pinch too once in awhile, but not usually right away.  I think my pinch is coming from my LO biting down on the nipple shield and therefore my nipple. 

     

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  • Just_LisaJust_Lisa
    imageClassy&tastful:

    i am trying my best to have my newborn latch with a nipple shield but she wont suck....how did u get him to latch??

    Do you draw some milk down first so your LO knows something is there? in the hospital they nurses used a tiny bit of formual and a sringe to drop it on the sheild and her mouth and she would latch right on.

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  • sbgsbg member
    We had luck with the nipple shield at first...but than my son never seemed satisfied (even after 40-45 minutes),  So, we just tried him at the breast again.  He latches on after a few tries, and I know he is getting milk.  I'm not sure if he is positioned right because I feel a pinch for a few seconds after he latches on. 
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