Nipples too big... Is it possible?

elviebird · May 2012

DD does not have a very good latch, but I will admit it is might fault for not practicing with her... I am almost exclusively pumping at this point. However I do try a few times a day to get her to latch and she will try, but spits out my nipple shortly after. I honestly think my nipple might be too wide for her... When she opens her mouth I can barely stuff it in there, and when she sucks she only gets the nipple and no areola which hurts. Is this a common problem or do we just need to work on it more? Thinking about calling a LC but DH thinks its just an anatomy issue and an LC won't be able to help. I really hope to get back to nursing and not just pumping all the time. When we use a nipple shield it helps because it co,presses everything to a more tubular shape.

dnpacheco · May 2012

I had/have that same issue. I am almost only exclusive pumping also. While in the hospital the LC gave me nipple shields by Medela. They are a life saver!! She latches on but can get a little frustrated since he has to work a little harder to get milk out. I usually put it on and wait for a little milk to show in the nipple shield then place her on, which helps her. Try nipple shields and good luck!

Ashley&Scott · May 2012

bearsbearsbears:
Even if it's an anatomy issue, an LC should help you work with it.

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