2 week old won't latch

Re: 2 week old won't latch

• DEBBIE33CASEY

  October 2009

  I don't have any tips. All I can tell you is i have seen many sucess stories of people on here.  If you are persistant it's possible.  I have flat nipples, and had so many problems I decided to EP b/c the stress was too much for me emotionally.  So YES, it can be done, but it just depends on how badly you want it and how much you are wanting to invest in it.

  
  
  
  

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• alumsden1 member

  October 2009

  I would recommend seeing a lactation consultant. Have you tried a nipple sheild? I tried one and it works only sometimes- DD doesn't seem to like it, but it helps sometimes.

  My DD is not the best latcher, but she gets by and I (we) am still hanging in there 1 month later. She has a high pallate and always suckles. Sometimes it takes really long to feed, and sometimes I get so frustrated to tears. I contemplated quitting several times because it breaks my heart to get angry at HER when we have trouble with feeding sessions. But then she gets a successful latch every now and again and I decide to hang in there. Plus she is gaining weight and thriving, and it seems worth it. I always have in the back of my mind though, that I will quit and pump if it gets too hard.

  I pump and bottle feed once a day to save my sanity.

  I don't know if any of this helps...maybe at least to urge you to try it and be persistent for at least a while...and just know that you're not the only one struggling!

  

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• Bigdoglvr

  October 2009

  I have issues too...although I didn't bottle feed...in the hospital a LC came by and, told me that I had flat nipples, my milk hadn't come in and my baby's frenulum needed to be clipped...It was awful at the 24hr mark I had to supplement with formula, but did it with a syringe and a finger...I was also given a nipple shield which didn't work due to the frunulum and no milk...I still use it now but am working to also go without it...she has had her frenulum clipped and it better but it's really hard to get her to latch because using the shield and the finger...she is getting better but its still hard and she gets frustrated really easy and then I do too...I think you should talk to LC they really are super helpful and encouraging...

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• meshl

  October 2009

  Have you looked into visiting a LaLeche League meeting or even just contacting one of the group leaders?  https://www.llli.org/  They are the breastfeeding gurus.  I went to a couple meetings in my area before I had my baby to meet people so I already had a network.  I found all the women there to be very nice and helpful.  My baby is a week old and one of the leaders actually came to my house to help me out yesterday.  They are a great resource.

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