Biological nurturing + latching (advice needed) - updated

[millie15]

Has anyone tried this method of breastfeeding? http://www.biologicalnurturing.com/Pages/howtodoit.html

I have been having a lot of problems with bfing and a counsellor from La Leche suggested I try it. Tried it briefly, not quite properly, tonight and we are both much more relaxed so here's hoping! wondered whether anyone had any experience, knowledge about it?

 

[Suzie and Faith]

I've never heard of it but it makes a lot of sense. I guess it puts the emphasis on relaxing and cuddles and the feeding is just something that happens during the cuddles! hope it works for you

 

[kelsey]

A friend of mine is training to become a midwife and has been studying this. I've spoken to her on a few occasions about it and it is supposed to work as it is natural instinct for a baby.

 

[Jade&Evie]

I haven't tried it but those pictures have made me all broody

 

[Suzie and Faith]

I haven't tried it but those pictures have made me all broody

Me too! I kept thinking AWWWWWWWW I WANT ONE. Lol.

 

[millie15]

It was lovely just letting her 'find' my breast but she still didnt latch properly!! Such sore nips as she's not opening her mouth wide enough - any advice on what I can try next anyone?????

 

[Charlie:-)]

The only experience I have of this is a video we watched at the baby cafe I go to, here's a copy

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=b3oPb4WdycE

 

[beanie]

It was lovely just letting her 'find' my breast but she still didnt latch properly!! Such sore nips as she's not opening her mouth wide enough - any advice on what I can try next anyone?????

don't be afraid to keep unlatching her till she gets it right. I had this issue with Seren and would gently squeeze her hand (very gently) as this meant she would open her mouth a bit. I would also say "big mouth aaah" as I found she would watch and mimic me. I looked and sounded daft when I fed in public but she eventually learnt to open her mouth wide.

Also tickling their nose with your nipple can make them gape upwards.