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DS is biting

foreverapartofmeforeverapartofme member
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My DS is 9 weeks and it has been a battle getting him back on the breast after mastitis.  Well he is finally back on and I'm thrilled!  However, he keeps biting down on my nipple really hard.  I'm not sure how to address this or stop it.  I called my LC and am waiting for her to call me back.  In the meantime, does anyone know what to do?  TIA!
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Re: DS is biting

  • jenn43jenn43 member
    Haven't had this happen myself yet, but from what I've heard, try smushing him into your breast when he bites down.  This will make him let go, and then you can go back to nursing.  (It's also way better than pulling away, which hurts!)
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  • TheBorg7of9TheBorg7of9 member
    Good article on this on kellymom.com
    My TTC History:
    2009: missed miscarriage #1 at 9 weeks (trisomy 16)
    2010: Infertility
    2011: Diagnosis and treatment (low sperm count, anastrozole for DH, clomid for me + IUI)
    2012: Baby #1
    2014: Baby #2
    October 2015: missed miscarriage #2 at 11 weeks (trisomy 22)
    March 2016 BFP#5, due November 2016.

    My Charts since 2009

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