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Breastfeeding Help

erinjason11erinjason11 member
in May 2015 Moms
my LO will breastfeed really good on one side but not the other. Any advice for feeding? Should I pump each side a little after to keep my supply up?
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Re: Breastfeeding Help

  • odawgodawg member
    Have you trued a nipple shield? ? I have heard a few babies struggle latching on one side so they use the shield on that side
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  • kateandsiahkateandsiah member
    I'm having a similar issue. I think it's because of using my dominant hand. Maybe try a different position?
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  • PutMeintheZooPutMeintheZoo member
    I'm also having this issue where my left side has much more supply. I'm trying to intentionally start feeding DD on my right side each time (when she's most hungry / gets the most) to try and build up this side. Hope this might work?? Pumping on your weaker side, like PP said, might be a great idea, too. 
    Baby girl born on May 15, 2015!  (DS born 2011)
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  • Hawk&EyeHawk&Eye member
    My left side is like a fountain. Poor lil guy chokes unless I'm basically lying flat with him on top. The other side seems normal.
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  • mars8kmars8k member
    I have that issue but we power through, she doesn't like the left side she can't hold it for long she sucks a little lets go then latches again but i feed her from it anyway but i have to admit that i cheat and let her feed from the right few times in a row when i'm sleeping lol
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  • AntingAnting member
    I have the same issue. My LO will only feed on my right side. I let him feed for as long as he needs and I pump the other side right after.
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