Community› The Bump Message Boards› Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
New Discussion

Help - newborn - baby bites while latching

karelaorangekarelaorange member
in Breastfeeding

Hi all,

Just had my baby yesterday, so we're totally new at this, and there are no lactation consultants available.  When I try to get her to latch she clamps down VERY hard.  She does the same thing with a finger.  What do I do?

Growing Up Minnesota

Blog: Baby Mama's Drama
imageimageimageimageBaby Birthday Ticker Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Help - newborn - baby bites while latching

  • noah-bearnoah-bear member

    Try sticking the bottom (pad) of your finger to the top of her mouth. On her pallet. Have you tried a pacifier for a little bit? Are you waiting for her to cry when she's hungry? Try to feed her early so she's not aggrivated with being hungry and she'll be more relaxed. Try checking out this website for some advice 

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • ryemoryemo member
    She is not latching right, obvisouly. Don't let her destroy your nipple...it will happen within a few feedings and you will suffer for days. How long until you can see an LC? Does it hurt the whole time or does she do it mid-feed? If it is mid-feed, unlatch her with your finger and get her back on correctly.
    Report Reply
  • moPOETRYtionmoPOETRYtion
    i am from the twin cities area also and sounds like you need help from a lactation consultant. la leche league is definetely available in the twin cities and they are free.
    Report Reply
  • honeyb518honeyb518
    We had this problem...sounds like you have to get a little more breast in there rather than just all nipple.  Don't be afraid to just shove it right in there!
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"